Motorways Collection (page 2)

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

Coventry Ring Road construction, Warwick Road. 29th August 1973

Aerial View of Gravelly Hill Interchange, knowns as Spaghetti Junction, Birmingham, Tuesday 21st June 1988

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

Scene on the M2 motorway after the Government and Petreol companies requested motorists to ease up on Sunday driving an not exceed 50 miles per hour during the Petrol Crisis. 25th November 1973

A traffic jam on the M61 motorway as holidaymakers try to make their way to Blackpool and the Lake District. The congestion was caused by traffic trying to get onto the M6. 19th April 1973

Opening Of New M5 Motorway Greencastle September 1980 Mr Philip Goodhart, Minister of the Environment, walking along the new M5 at Greencastle after the official opening with the Mayor of

Margaret Thatcher seen here opening the final section of the M25 motorway October 1986

Mrs Dolly Golvy and Mrs Hilda Black at work on the M4 December 1971

Margaret Thatcher seen here opening the final section of the M25 motorway October 1986

The Vauxhall Viva on a road test on the M1 motorway. 20th September 1966

An airliner on Manchester Airports new main runway extension which bridges the Altrincham-Wilmslow Road, Cheshire, January 1969

Charity: Walking. Off on the M61 the walkers set off on a sponsored walk to help raise money for a new lounge for day patients at Chorley hospital. October 1969 Z10367-002

Transport: Roads: Fred Mulley, Minister of Transport, opened the 13 mile stretch of the Manchester - Preston Motorway(M61) between Horwich and the Preston By-Pass. Mr

Waitresses at a motorway service station pose for the Camera. November 1963 P009589

Traffic at junction 16 on the M1 April 1985 *** Local Caption
Traffic at junction 16 on the M1 April 1985 Ford Escort 2CV Ford Transit Van Fiat Panda Vauxhall Astra Datsun Nissan Cherry

Heavy traffic on the M6 around Birmingham. 29th January 1979

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

Heavy traffic going into Heathrow Airport. 28th June 1976

Heavy traffic on the M6 around Birmingham. 29th January 1979

Couple enjoy a picnic on the A74 in Scotland. Roadside

Transport: Roads: Fred Mulley, Minister of Transport, opened the 13 mile stretch of the Manchester - Preston Motorway(M61) between Horwich and the Preston By-Pass

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

Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), at night in Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Desert, California, United States of America, North America

The M1 near Luton shortly after opening
Cars on the carriageways M1 motor. Britains first long distance motorway 1959

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

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

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

Italy. Autogrill. Motorway. 70s

Pavesi motorway restaurant. lodi. Italy

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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.