It was the UK's only single-carriageway motorway, and twenty years ago it ceased to exist. Why was it so fascinating - and why is it still so fondly remembered today?
And the A8(M) in Northern Ireland. I once joked that we’re now halfway to every UK territory having a short dual carriageway between two roundabouts that’s called A8(M).
Firstly: Congratulations to you and your partner. Best wishes for the future. I hope the geek-ness is shared and all your road memorabilia isn't heading to the shed?
Secondly "UK's Only single-carriageway motorway"? The A601(M) you have also told us about in this amazing site ?
Yes, I did follow up with a note to mention that - the A6144(M) was the only fully single carriageway motorway complete with its own number, but there were others, and there still are a couple. All of them in the north west, oddly!
I am quite fascinated with this road along with my favourite the M10 (I was also born in Feb of 2006 😅). I actually really enjoy this blog it’s awesome, also I’m glad you enjoyed your stickers and magnet 😁
Just excellent content
Well, we still have the A8(M) East of Glasgow...
And the A8(M) in Northern Ireland. I once joked that we’re now halfway to every UK territory having a short dual carriageway between two roundabouts that’s called A8(M).
The seven lane single carriage way section of the A38(M) Ashton Expressway leading into Birmingham is the Yin to the A6144(M)'s Yang.
Ha! I never thought of that - yes, it absolutely is. Two ends of a very strange spectrum.
This popped up on my home page, I don't know why but it's a sign that sometimes the algorithm can get things right!
What a great read, thank you.
I’m very glad I was a welcome arrival! Thanks so much for letting me know.
Actually, I'm not sure why I didn't follow you, so I've now rectified that!
This was interesting to read, thank you.
Firstly: Congratulations to you and your partner. Best wishes for the future. I hope the geek-ness is shared and all your road memorabilia isn't heading to the shed?
Secondly "UK's Only single-carriageway motorway"? The A601(M) you have also told us about in this amazing site ?
Yes, I did follow up with a note to mention that - the A6144(M) was the only fully single carriageway motorway complete with its own number, but there were others, and there still are a couple. All of them in the north west, oddly!
Great article, thank you
I’m not sure why this made me think of @Jonn Elledge but it did
I am quite fascinated with this road along with my favourite the M10 (I was also born in Feb of 2006 😅). I actually really enjoy this blog it’s awesome, also I’m glad you enjoyed your stickers and magnet 😁
That's a wonderful story. And I thought that the M10 was weird but I was wrong