A8(M) (NI)

A8(M) (Northern Ireland)

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Newtownabbey
Newtownabbey

Not just a spur, no. Not just short, as are many of Northern Ireland's motorways. The A8(M) is arguably the most pointless imposition of motorway restrictions of any road in the UK.

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Silver bullet

The Silvertown Tunnel is finally open for business. One question remains: what’s it for?

Skid Risk, Accident, Fog

For the first time, we can share pictures of the pioneering experiment that lit up the Worcestershire countryside with enormous signs 61 years ago.

All change

In July 2024, a new Government entered office with a very different set of priorities. What does it mean for a faltering roads programme?

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Alley by gaslight

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