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Spaghetti Junction EAW220279

Gravelly Hills Interchange, Birmingham. Junction 6 on the M6 motorway meets the A38 and A5127 in a complex known as " Spaghetti Junction". Photographed by Aerofilms in 1971, before being fully opened the following year

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> Aerial Photography > England

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Birmingham > Area > Gravelly Hill

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > West Midlands > Birmingham

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > West Midlands > Gravelly Hill

> Historic England > Flight > England from the Air > West Midlands from the Air

> Historic England > Industry > Engineering and Construction > Building Motorways > M6 Motorway

> Historic England > Industry > Engineering and Construction > Building Motorways

> Historic England > Towns and Cities > Birmingham

> Historic England > Transport > Road transport


EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, taken by Aerofilms in 1971, offers a bird's-eye view of Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham, England, before its official opening the following year. The complex interchange at Gravelly Hills is where the M6 motorway meets the A38 and A5127, creating an intricate network of roads that earned it the nickname "Spaghetti Junction." The image reveals the intricate engineering feat that was underway, with the intertwining roads forming a labyrinthine pattern reminiscent of spaghetti. The M6 motorway, a major arterial route, is visible as it curves gently towards the top left of the frame. The A38 and A5127, appearing as intersecting lines, converge with the M6, creating a complex web of roads. At the time of this photograph, the construction of Spaghetti Junction was nearing completion. The image showcases the raw beauty of the concrete structures, with their clean lines and geometric shapes, standing in stark contrast against the lush green landscape below. The absence of vehicles on the roads adds to the serene atmosphere, making it a fascinating study of the engineering prowess that went into creating this transport hub. This photograph, from the Historic England Archive (Aerofilms collection, AFL03, AC220279), is a testament to the evolution of transportation infrastructure in the United Kingdom. It serves as a reminder of the intricate planning and execution required to build such a complex interchange, and the significant impact it had on the city of Birmingham and beyond.

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