Its first section opened in 1973, and the rest was all built, but the A41(M) doesn't exist. It was canned in favour of orbital roadbuilding, and later resurrected in a more modest form.
Our much-loved Opening Booklets section has two new publications for you to explore, and we’re making some overdue changes to make them easier to find and easier to read.
Dive into 1960s optimism with the book celebrating one of Lancashire County Council's first bold steps in attempting to build a thrilling future for Greater Manchester as a motoring metropolis.