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![]() The M6 just north of Tebay services has carriageways which are so far apart that sheep can graze between them. This design totally eliminates the possibility of cross-over accidents and stops rubber-necking at accidents. Separated carriageways should be standard design practice for all new motorways wherever space permits. A minor road between the carriageways could provide access for emergency services and maintenance, reducing the need to close lanes. |
![]() The A590 is a classic example of the poor state of Britain's trunk road network. Here we see traffic literally squeezing through the tiny village of Low Newton which rightly has a 30mph limit. Even with no pavement, the gap between these houses is barely wide enough for two trucks to pass. A mile further east, the A590 becomes a fully fledged dual carriageway where the national speed limit applies. The contrast is absurd. The failure of successive governments to improve whole roads rather than just sections is responsible for both congestion and accidents. Construction of a long awaited bypass formally began on 26th July 2006. See the A590 Now campaign for the latest news (banner below). Photograph ©Pro-Motor Ltd 2004 |
"How on earth do you reckon you are more likely to be killed in Cumbria because the number of fatals is 8.909% up on last year? I'd just love you to explain the logic behind that train of thought"
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![]() The M6 near Penrith taken from a somewhat unusual perspective — the cockpit of an RAF Hawk T1 from 208 Squadron RAF Valley flown by Flying Officer Jules Thurston. The aircraft is carrying out a 4G turn, Penrith is behind the outer right markings on the canopy, and you can just about make out the M6 running top to bottom on the right amongst all the green and pleasant land. It's a very different impression of the width of the motorway to what you get at ground level. Photograph © Antony Loveless 2004.
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