Chronology Maps

2016 2017 2018

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Completed Route Name Start End
M8 Newhouse - Baillieston J6 Newhouse J8 Baillieston
A8(M) Baillieston - Swinton M8 J8 Baillieston Swinton
M90 Queensferry Crossing J1A Queensferry J1C Admiralty
A1(M) Leeming - Catterick J51 Leeming Bar J52 Catterick Central

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Schrödinger’s speed limit

In 2022, Manchester City Council say they reduced the speed limit on the Mancunian Way to 30mph. But it’s not clear if they did. It’s not even clear if they can.

Sorry, wrong number

Road numbering is a system with clear rules. What happens when the people responsible for numbering roads don't follow them?

We need to talk about Wisley

National Highways are spending a third of a billion pounds rebuilding one of the most congested junctions on the M25. Is it money well spent?

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Opening booklets

In days gone by, new roads were often celebrated with a grand opening ceremony and the issue of a commemorative booklet heralding the exciting new highway. You'll find some of them here, complete with a glimpse of all that empty tarmac and a healthy dose of modernist optimism.