Motorways Collection

Ireland Political Road Map
A detailed road map of the island of Ireland colour coded by county/district. The detailed map base consists of a comprehensive road network

Jaguar car advertisement
Advertisement for Jaguar cars featuring an illustration of the 3.4 Mark 2 Saloon being driven down the motorway by its proud owner who relishes the grace, pace and space

Picture No. 10741279
England - Aerial view, M25/M11 Motorway Junction, Essex Date:

Lorries, vans and cars in a traffic jam on a motorway, United Kingdom, Europe

Snow Scenes, A19 Motorway, Teesside, 22nd February 1994

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Near Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire

View of road bridge over river at sunset, viewed from Caldicot, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, august

Runway Park on old Kai Tak airport and skyscrapers of Kwun Tong, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

View of road bridge over river at sunrise, viewed from Sudbrook, Second Severn Crossing, River Severn, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Wales, November

Trails of light on motorway at night, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Traffic flow at Switch Island Junction illustrated in the Liverpool Echo drawing Circa 1980, showing A5036, A59, M58 & M57 motorways

Patrol Car, Cambridge Police Feature, 28th July 1986

M58, new 6. 5 mile stretch from Aintree to Skelmersdale helps link North Merseyside to
M58, new 6.5 mile stretch from Aintree to Skelmersdale helps link North Merseyside to the M6 after years of controversy, and the notorious bottleneck at Aintree called Switch Island has been extended

Aerial view of M57 Motorway, The East Lancashire Road is seen (right) at the point where the motorway extension crosses at Kirby, the Cress Motel is seen bottom centre, 12th April 1973

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1970. Junction 10, Winnersh, Wokingham

The Sandwell Valley Riding Centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands (formerly Staffordshire). Pupils master one of Englands most loved sports near two motorway link roads, the M5 and M6

Aerial View of Dumplington, proposed development site of Trafford Centre, Circa 1995. The Trafford Centre, a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex in Dumplington, Greater Manchester

Victoria Square, Newcastle, where a motorway fly-over interchange is being built. 10th September 1973

Heavy traffic on the M4 coming into London. 28th June 1989

Mount Cook, Highway 80s curve road and Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

USA, Alabama, Birmingham and Rt. 20 / 59
USA, Alabama, Birmingham and Rt. 20/59

USA, Arizona, Interstate 40 through Petrified Forest National Park

Aerial panoramic view of the Kirkjufell mountain at Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Vesturland region, West of Iceland, Iceland, Polar Regions

Courthouse Tower, Arches National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Car trail lights on desert road crossing the barren land at dusk, Vallebron lookout, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial view of desert road in the barren landscape, Mirador del Risco de las Penas, Pajara, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial view of empty desert road, Mirador del Risco de las Penas viewpoint, Pajara, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Winding road in the desert landscape from Mirador del Risco de las Penas viewpoint, Pajara, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

View from Kings Park over Perth City, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

View of trail lights on the intersection of M1 and M18 Motorways at dusk in South Yorkshire, Sheffield, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Waterton-Glacier mountains at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere site with a lone road leading off into the distance, Alberta, Canada, North America

A Sohere suggestion for meeting increasing congestion
Illustration suggesting the need for specially constructed motor-ways to help ease increasing traffic congestion in 1924. The drawing accompanies an article by R. P

Motorway Signage, on the A59, the new Preston By-pass, the UKs first motorway, that would later form part of the M6 motorway, Monday 1st December 1958

A59 Exit Sign, this monster sign, 23ft by 19ft is the largest road sign ever erected in Britain, it is on the new Preston By-pass, the UKs first motorway

The line of the new section of the M57 between Prescot (left) and Knowsley (right), East Prescot Road is shown on the left of the picture, 12th April 1973

Seaforth Docks Approach, Merseyside, the final section of 2.5 million roadway linking Seaforth Docks with the national motorway system is to be opened to traffic from Saturday 22nd February 1975

People crossing the motorway dangerously, in the north of England. 8th November 1974

View of the new Mancunian Way motorway. 12th June 1967

Sugarloaf Mountain on the shores of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 1969. In foreground, local highways and a football match being played

All stop on the main Cardiff Barry Road. Where 50 mph speed limit need not apply. Wales. 20th February 1978. A4050 Closed

A solitary pedestrian on Western Avenue in Cardiff, a place where walkers usually fear to tread, but now free of traffic, Cardiff, Wales, 19th February 1978

M4 Motorway at Margam, fast disappearing under hugh snow drifts, pictured from Port Talbot end, Wales, 19th February 1978

Stranded cars on the A48 Cowbridge bypass, South Wales, 20th February 1978

Views from the Leisure Park Tower, completed today, when TDC chairman Ron Norman fixed the last bolt into place, tower is beside the new Showcase Cinema

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

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"Motorways: The Lifelines of Modern Transportation" From sleek Jaguar car advertisements to Ireland's political road map, they have become an integral part of our daily lives. Picture No. 10741279 captures the essence of these vast networks, with lorries, vans, and cars stuck in a traffic jam on a bustling United Kingdom motorway. As the sun rises over the Second Severn Crossing, revealing a breathtaking view of the road bridge spanning the majestic River Severn and its estuary, one cannot help but marvel at the engineering marvels that connect nations and facilitate seamless travel. But they can not limited to Europe alone. In Hong Kong's Kai Tak district, Runway Park stands as a testament to progress as it repurposes an old airport into green spaces amidst towering skyscrapers - showcasing how urban landscapes can evolve while still embracing their past. When night falls in England, trails of light illuminate motorways like ethereal ribbons guiding travelers towards their destinations. These illuminated paths symbolize constant movement and connectivity even during dark hours. Switch Island Junction is immortalized in Liverpool Echo's drawing Circa - depicting the intricate dance between vehicles navigating this busy intersection. It serves as a reminder that they can not just about getting from point A to B; they shape entire cities' dynamics. Law enforcement also relies on these expansive roads for efficient patrolling. Cambridge Police featured their patrol car back in July 1986 - highlighting how motorways aid in maintaining public safety across communities. Beyond man-made wonders lie natural splendors intertwined with highways. Iceland's Kirkjufell mountain proudly overlooks Snaefellsnes Peninsula through panoramic aerial views – reminding us that even amidst modernity, nature remains an awe-inspiring force worth preserving. And who could forget New Zealand's Mount Cook National Park.