Motorway Collection

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

Northern Ireland Road Map
This detailed Northern Ireland road map is ideal for planning travel either for business or pleasure. Motorways, primary routes

Sheffield, UK, aerial image
Sheffield, UK, aerial photograph. Sheffield is a city of some 510, 000 people (2003) in South Yorkshire. The M1 motorway (running down right) links Sheffield with London (to the south)

Picture No. 10899522
The Millau viaduct or viaduc de Millau Date:

Traffic jam on the M25 Motorway near London, England, UK

New Severn Bridge 29705_035
New Severn Bridge, South Gloucestershire. Photographed in June 2015

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

Motorway traffic cones. Row of traffic cones being used to manage traffic on a motorway

Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France. At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest
MAB-72 Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest bridge in the world and 2.5 kms long

Heavy traffic on the M25 motorway in England, United Kingdom, Europe

M5 Motorway construction JEH_22055_046
Tickenham Hill, Clevedon, North Somerset, 1971. Construction of viaduct during M5 motorway construction works. ST4572

M6 Motorway construction JLP01_08_081804
EDEN, CUMBRIA. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge, showing dump trucks on the haul road leading from the Lawtland House viaduct and Roger Howe bridge

Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R. A. C breakdown assistance. Creator: Unknown
Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R.A.C breakdown assistance

Construction of the Needle Eye Bridge over the M1 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1963. During the construction of the M1 in the early 1960s a great number of bridge structures needed to be created

Keele Services JLP01_01_165_31
M6 Motorway, Keele Service Area, M6, Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. A view looking north towards Structure 347A at the Keele Service Area of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

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

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

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

Rush hour on the A8 Autobahn, Stuttgart, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mancunian Way Flyover
The newly-built Manchunian Way flyover, Manchester, England, part of the M6 motorway network. Date: 1960s

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

Aerial image of M25 and M11 Motorway Junction, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of Back Bay area, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Traffic jam on the M3 at Chobham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cutting through chalk hill for the construction of a new section of the M3 Motorway, Twyford Down, England, United Kingdom, Europe

City skyline, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Charnock Richard Services, M6 Motorway
Charnock Richard Services (Fortes) - a motorway service station, between Junctions 27 and 28 of the M6 in England, which opened in 1963. Pictures here shortly after opening. Date: circa 1963

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

Vans, cars and lorries on the M25 motorway in England, United Kingdom, Europe

Traffic on the M25 motorway in England, United Kingdom, Europe

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
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Houston Skyline & Freeway, Houston, Texas, USA

M6 Junction 14 JLP01_08_065790
M6 Motorway, Junction 14, M6, Creswell, Stafford, Staffordshire. A view looking south on the west side of the Stafford North junction (Junction 14)

Patrol Car, Cambridge Police Feature, 28th July 1986

Bridging the Lune JLP01_08_081805
TEBAY, EDEN, CUMBRIA. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge near Jeffreys Mount, showing the motorway crossing the River Lune

Excavator and dump truck JLP01_08_059930
STAFFORDSHIRE. A view of excavations being carried out on the route of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a excavator loading a dump truck with excavated material

Second Severn Crossing JLP01_11_62047_11
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. A view of the Second Severn Crossing, looking along the deck of the bridge at dusk

Prime Minister John Major JLP01_11_58862
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. Prime Minister John Major seen on a visit to the Second Severn Crossing Visitors Centre

M6 under construction JLP01_08_064260
M6 Motorway, M6, Swynnerton, Stafford, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing Structure 348/Fb the entrance into Trentham Park

M6 under construction JLP01_08_064257
M6 Motorway, M6, Swynnerton, Stafford, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Nantwich Road bridge JLP01_08_062788
M6 Motorway, M6, Audley Rural, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of Section D2 of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Midland Link Motorway construction JLP01_08_069215a
M6 Motorway, M6, Penkridge, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Midland Link Motorway, between Junction 13 and Junction 11 of the M6

Site nurse JLP01_08_053292
MILTON KEYNES. A site nurse wading through mud in Section B3 of the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1) during its construction

Building M6 Junction 16 JLP01_01_165_23
M6 Motorway, Junction 16, M6, Audley Rural, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Underbridge construction JLP01_08_053203
M1 Motorway, Structure 66 Railway Underbridge, M1, Quinton, South Northamptonshire. A precast cantilever beam being lifted into position during the construction of Structure 66

Trucks refuelling JLP01_08_052141
M1 Motorway, M1, Watford, Daventry, Northamptonshire. A view of a Shell-BP petrol station at the headquarters of Project D on the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1), near Watford Village

M5 Motorway construction JEH_22055_055
Banwell Road, Christon, North Somerset, 1971. Construction of M5 motorway. ST3857

Aerial view of road junctions, nr Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The sun rises on the Vasco da Gama Bridge that spans the Tagus River in Parque das NaA'A§A'Aµes Lisbon Portugal Europe

Aerial view of Spaghetti Junction. When it opens it will be the most complex highway interchange in Europe. Described on maps as exit No

View of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 13th May 1992

Gravelly Hill Interchange opened. Pictured, the Rt. Hon. Mr Peter Walker, Secretary of State for the Environment, cuts the tape at the opening today

Spaghetti Junction came through its first major test. Drivers in the spring Bank Holiday rush coped well with the 8 million roads and fly-overs in the centre of Birmingham. 27th May 1972

The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972

Signs and barriers are being placed at access points on the Gravelly Hill interchange to prevent unauthorised use of the motorway. 24th September 1971

The M6 interchange at Gravelly Hill under construction, also known as Spaghetti Junction. Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th February 1971

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

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

Picture shows the beginning of the M4 Motorway at Chiswick, West London, heading West across England. Junction 1 to 5 opened in 1965

A section of the M4 from Malpas Road roundabout junction towards the Brynglas tunnels. This section will be opened later this year. Newport, Wales. March 1967

Stealing a march on the Minister of Transport - who will open new M5 and M6 links at Ray Hall Junction, West Bromwich, Staffs, are Richard (6) and Deborah (7) Turner

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

The LNER Class A4 4498 Pacific steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley, pictured on its way to the Severn Valley Railway Station at Kidderminster. 16th April 1993

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

Bridge in daylight JLP01_10_29356
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. The Severn Bridge from the Aust beach at low tide, seen during strengthening work done by Laing

Bridge at night JLP01_10_29363
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. The Severn Bridge lit up at night, seen during strengthening work done by Laing

Bridge tower JLP01_10_29355
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A view looking up at from the base of one of the towers of the Severn Bridge, seen during strengthening work done by Laing

Tower top JLP01_09_871160
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A Laing worker standing on a platform at the top of the Aust tower of the Severn Bridge while shielding his eyes from the sun

Welding JLP01_11_32608_10
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A welder within one of the deck sections of the Severn Bridge strengthening the joints between the steel ribs

Under the deck JLP01_11_32607_05
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A view of the underside of the deck of the Severn Bridge showing the access gantries that cross beneath it

Bridge at sunset JLP01_10_29981
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. The Severn Bridge at sunset, seen during strengthening work done by Laing

Groundworks for the motorway JLP01_08_051773
An aerial view of construction vehicles carrying out excavation work for the construction of the London to Yorkshire Motorway (M1)

Tua river valley. Caldas de Carlao, Alijo. Tras os Montes, Portugal

Angle grader JLP01_08_081817
SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge, showing an angle grader at work on the motorway with a Laing worker standing at the controls

Bridging the Lune JLP01_08_079743
TEBAY, EDEN, CUMBRIA. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge, showing the building of a bridge across the River Lune

Earthmoving JLP01_08_069478
South Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Midland Link Motorway, between Junction 13 and Junction 11 of the M6, showing earthmoving vehicles working on a section of the motorway

Culvert construction JLP01_08_068853A
South Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Midland Link Motorway, between Junction 13 and Junction 11 of the M6, showing a team of workers gathered around a concrete culvert

Chipping spreader JLP01_08_063668
STAFFORDSHIRE. A close-up of a chipping spreader in operation during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Subsurfacing JLP01_08_062547
Stafford, Staffordshire. " A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a team of workers laying a concrete bound granular base course on Section B of

Making bridge beams JLP01_08_062544
STAFFORDSHIRE. A team of workers making a prestressed concrete bridge beam during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Adjusting jacks JLP01_08_062540
STAFFORDSHIRE. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a worker watching another worker adjusting 200-ton jacks in preparation for lowering the beam on Bridge

Making bridge beams JLP01_08_062538
STAFFORDSHIRE. A team of workers making prestressed concrete bridge beams during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Lightweight bridge deck JLP01_08_060930
STAFFORDSHIRE. A view of Lytag being used as infill on Bridge 360 during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Lightweight bridge deck JLP01_08_060929
STAFFORDSHIRE. A view of Lytag being used as infill on Bridge 360 during the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

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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.