Motorway Collection (page 7)

The new M1 Motorway from London to Birmingham. Picture shows people on one of the bridges looking down onto a new site for the English roads

The M6 Motorway, heading south from Manchester to Birmingham. Picture shows a lady driver in her Wolseley car staying in the fast lane for 4 miles, after overtaking a driver earlier

Helicopter patrol over the M6 Motorway near Knutsford, Cheshire. The M6 opened in 1958 and was completed 2008 Picture taken 11th March 1964

The Second Severn Crossing under construction. 25th January 1994

Driving conditions on the M1 between the A505 junction at Luton and the A5120 at Toddington, Beds. It is on the stretch that a big pile up previously occurred. Visibility down to 20 yards

The M1 Motorway, opened only 6 days ago, receives its first vehicles. Picture shows the junction at Weedon, Northamptonshire, and a coach driving down the embankment to join the motorway

The M1 Motorway, opened yesterday, receives its first vehicles. Picture shows the area of the M1 in the Luton area, Bedfordshire, north of London

Two members of Welsh pop broup Ceffyl Pren, Tim Lewis (left) and Alun Davies, pictured on the bridge across the M4 at Lisvane, Cardiff. 8th August 1985

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Reading

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Reading

Official Opening of M4 Motorway by Conservative Junior Minister Michael Heseltine, Member of Parliament for Tavistock, 28th December 1971. With the English section of the motorway completed

Opening of M4 Motorway 22nd December 1971. With the English section of the motorway completed. A 50 mile (80 km) stretch between Junctions 9 and 15 (Maidenhead and Swindon) and opened to traffic

M4 Motorway Construction, 21st July 1971. Reading, Berkshire

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1971. Reading, Berkshire

Aerial view of Flyover, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, 22nd December 1965. The town was created in 1956 as a population overspill for Glasgow City

Traffic hold up travelling North on the A69 near Corbridge in Northumberland, as holidaymakers get away for the Bank Holiday weekend 30 May 1994

Traffic hold up travelling North on the A1 near Stannington in Northumberland, as holidaymakers get away for the Bank Holiday weekend 30 May 1982

Spectators line the motorway to watch competitors in the 1970 Daily Mirrors World Cup Rally. No 3 Peter Jopp B.L.M.C. 1800 is seen here making its way from start of the at Wembley to Dover

A tired tortoise shows the Flag: The motorway sign indicating that the Erekine Ferry at Greenock, Scotland, is only 14 miles away means, for the motorist in his high-speed car

View of traffic trail lights on M1 motorway near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A tunnel of trees stretches to the horizon as light trickles down onto the road below, Koloa, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Rainbow, Torres del Paine National Park, Ultima Esperanza Province, Magallanes and Chilean Antactica Region, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Torres del Paine National Park, Ultima Esperanza Province, Magallanes and Chilean Antactica Region, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Road leading to El Pizarro volcano, Puebla, Mexico, North America

Long road in the middle of nowhere, Namibia, Africa

Highway, Utah, United States of America, North America

Red sky sunset, traffic light trails, M8 Motorway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Italy, Valle d Aosta, A5 motorway bridge spanning valley

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Ballygalley, view over dual empty dual carriageway

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Ballygalley, view over dual empty dual carriageway

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TRANSPORT, Road, Cars, View over traffic on the Westlink underpass in Belfast

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TRANSPORT, Road, Cars, View over traffic on the Westlink underpass in Belfast

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TRANSPORT, Road, Cars, View over traffic on the Westlink underpass in Belfast

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TRANSPORT, Road, Cars, View over traffic on the Westlink underpass in Belfast

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TRANSPORT, Road, Cars, View over traffic on the Westlink underpass in Belfast

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TRANSPORT, Road, Cars, View over empty carriageways on the Westlink underpass in Belfast

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Denmark, Sjaelland, Motorway E47 bridge across Storstrommen waterway from the North

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Scotland, Stirling, Aerial of dual carriageway road with feeding exit and entrance lanes

Sunset over the Road of Bones, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia, Eurasia

Traffic trail lights on major road near Beijing Zoo at dusk, Beijing, People s
Traffic trail lights on major road near Beijing Zoo at dusk, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China, Asia

M27 motorway during morning rush-hour 2017. Creator: Unknown
M27 motorway during morning rush-hour 2017

Deserted M27 Motorway due to closure for bridge demolition at Rownhams 2018. Creator: Unknown
Deserted M27 Motorway due to closure for bridge demolition at Rownhams 2018

M27 motorway during evening rush-hour 2018. Creator: Unknown
M27 motorway during evening rush-hour 2018

The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, Nr. Bangor, Co. Down, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, Nr. Bangor, Co. Down, 1936. The Old Inn on one of Irelands most ancient highways, with thatched roof dating c1600

An Alluring Highway Scene in the Carolinas, 1942. Creator: Unknown
An Alluring Highway Scene in the Carolinas, 1942. From " Souvenir of the Beautiful Carolinas". [Curt Teich & Co. Chicago, 1942]

The M1 Motorway - 3 Service Stations - Dunstable turn-off
The first section of the M1 Motorway (55 miles in length, spanned by 134 bridges) - 3 Service Stations (Fortes Restaurant)

California Street, San Francisco, California, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
California Street, San Francisco, California, USA, c1900. The Lincoln Highway, one of the earliest transcontinental highways across America, ran coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York City

View of Downtown skyline and Mission Road at night, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

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Exploring the Northern Ireland Road Map, a journey awaits on the motorway. With sleek Jaguar car advertisements enticing us to hit the open road, we embark on an adventure. From above Sheffield, UK, an aerial image captures the vast network of highways connecting cities and towns. Picture No. 10899522 showcases the impressive New Severn Bridge, a symbol of engineering marvels. As we drive along, motorway traffic cones guide our path with precision and caution (Picture No. 10741279). Yet sometimes, even these well-planned routes face challenges like traffic jams on the infamous M25 Motorway near London (England, UK). Heavy traffic becomes a common sight on this bustling stretch in England's United Kingdom (Europe). However, not all they are plagued by congestion; some stand as architectural wonders themselves. Take for instance the Millau viaduct in southern France - spanning over Tarn Gorge at a staggering height of 336 meters and stretching across 5 kilometers - it proudly holds its title as the highest bridge in the world. On long journeys along motorways like Charnock Richard Services on M6 Motorway or witnessing construction work on M5 Motorway (JEH_22055_046), rest stops become welcome respites for weary travelers. The motorway is more than just a means of transportation; it represents connectivity between regions and nations. It serves as a lifeline for commerce and leisure alike – facilitating trade and uniting people from different walks of life. So next time you find yourself cruising down a motorway or caught up in its hustle-bustle, take a moment to appreciate its significance beyond mere asphalt and concrete.