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I'm sure those that came on the convoy led by me from the Callow to Bristol mini day will agree that the scenic route we took up the m50 was the best way to go...
I've found a few very interesting facts out about the m50 motorway which I'll share with you all....
Aerial view of M50 motorway viaduct over River Severn.
Further reading for those that require it (I'm sure there's a few of you) can be found Here and Here
I've found a few very interesting facts out about the m50 motorway which I'll share with you all....
The M50 was one of the earliest Motorways to be built in the United Kingdom and was started in March 1958.
The M50 Motorway is approximately 22 miles long and was built to the Motorway Standards of 1958. Most staggering was the fact that it only cost some £6,000,000. It was the cheapest Motorway ever built given that it included 39 bridges of which two are major structures.
The charm of this Motorway lies in its design of line and level, for which great credit is due to the County Surveyors and their staff who planned the road and its many bridges. The bridges have a pleasing variety of colour and design. Cotswold Stone was used for the facings at the Northern end of the contract in Worcestershire, and Red Sandstone for those at the Southern Herefordshire section.
Aerial view of M50 motorway viaduct over River Severn.
Further reading for those that require it (I'm sure there's a few of you) can be found Here and Here
