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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 40 MIN

The history of British motorways

from Transit Talks · host William Mayer

In this episode of Transit Talks we take a journey through the rise of British motorways. From the early beginnings in the 1950's to the modern infrastructure keeping it all going in this 21st centaury world. Along the way we will explore how Britain connected cities across the country, the key decisions made in constructing the routes we drive on today, the safety measures enforced to ensure the protection of road users and what motorways could look like in the future.

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