Motorway Collection (page 8)

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

Mount Cook, empty road Highway 80, Mount Cook National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Downtown financial district of Los Angeles city and busy freeway at night, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

The Fruits of Far-Sighted Highway Planning: A Motorists Paradise, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

M8 Traffic trail lights and roadworks, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Island Eastern Corridor Motorway, Causeway Bay, and high-rises of Wan Chai and Central, Hong Kong, China

Empty road; the East Ardley section of the M1, prior to opening, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, 1967. A lone van patrols the East Ardley section of the M1 near Wakefield prior to its opening

Completed M1 Tinsley Viaduct, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Completed Tinsley Viaduct on the M1, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1968. The twin cooling towers of the Blackburn Meadows Power Station which many travellers heading north used as a landmark can be

Tinsley Viaduct under construction, Meadowhall, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. The Tinsley Viaduct is one of the major structures on the M1

New Overseas Highway, above Pigeon Key, to Key West, Florida, c1940s
New Overseas Highway, above Pigeon Key, on the way to Key West, Florida, c1940s. From Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla.. [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston, c1940s]

The Highway that Goes to Sea Heading for the Southernmost City, Key West, Florida, c1940s. From Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla.. [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston, c1940s]

Off to Sea without Seasickness, New Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida, c1940s
Off to Sea with No Seasickness Over the New Overseas Highway on the Way to Key West, Florida, c1940s. From Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla.. [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston, c1940s]

Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla. - New Highway, c1940s
Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla. - New Highway Built Over the Old Florida East Coast Railway Viaducts, c1940s. From Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla

A woman work team on the Darjeeling highway, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A woman work team on the Darjeeling highway, India, 1903. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A new motorway being built, cutting through the Apennines above San Sepolcro

The Midway family car breaks down
in a scene from All The Way Up produced by EMI Films in 1970

Italy. Autogrill. Motorway. 70s

Pavesi motorway restaurant. lodi. Italy

Train and motorway, California, USA. The motorway is Interstate 580 (the Castro Valley Freeway), east of San Francisco, California, USA. The train is a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train

Traffic jam at junction 5 of M25 motorway

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The Second Severn Crossing during a hazy sunset over the Severn Estuary

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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.