A8(M) (NI)

A8(M) (Northern Ireland)

Newtownabbey to Newtownabbey

Not just a spur, no. Not just short, as are many of Northern Ireland's motorways. The A8(M) is arguably the most pointless imposition of motorway restrictions of any road in the UK.

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We’ve spent years documenting the unbuilt urban motorway network planned for London. Today we’re unveiling more new routes that have never been seen before!

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