Midlands News: 08.04.1960: Construction Begins on the M5 Motorway

Summary

Construction work begins on the first section of the M5 motorway. Interview with the Borough Surveyor of Worcester about the new road which will eventually link Birmingham with Bristol.

Year:

1960

Duration:

0:01:22

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Shot of first sod being cut for the M5 motorway and construction work beginning. Interview with Borough Surveyor about the first section of the road which has been planned by Worcestershire County Council and covers Lydiate Ash to Brockeridge Common near Tewkesbury where the road will link with the Ross Spur motorway (the M50).


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Notes

Story number - 2412