Why is the A282 not the M25?
Why is the A282 not the M25? Despite all the hype, the M25 isn't even a full circle. The Dartford Crossing (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames in the east and its approach roads are designated A282, because the first Tunnel was built in the 1960s as a local connection.
What Junction is A2 on M25?
Junction 2: (Start of Motorway) Gravesend, A2. Junction 3: Swanley, M20. Junction 4: Orpington, Bromley. Junction 5: Sevenoaks, M26.
What is the longest junction on the M25?
Junction 23 on the M25 in Hertfordshire is the single biggest gyratory on the whole of the National Highways network. At about 1.2km in circumference, the junction sees some of the highest traffic flows on the M25.
What is the longest road in the UK?
The A1 also known as the Great North Road is the longest numbered road in the United Kingdom, at 410 miles (660 km). It connects London, the capital of England, with Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
Why is the Dartford Crossing the A282?
The Dartford Crossing (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames in the east and its approach roads are designated A282, because the first Tunnel was built in the 1960s as a local connection.
Why is the Dartford Crossing not free?
Currently, the Government does not have any intentions to eliminate the road user charge at the Dartford Crossing. In response to a now-closed petition, the Government stated that the charge exists to manage the demand for the crossing.
What is the most confusing motorway in the UK?
Hanger Lane Gyratory – West London. Magic Roundabout – Swindon. Gravelly Hill Interchange (Spaghetti Junction) – Birmingham.