The M25, London Orbital motorway, encircles the UK's capital. The idea for an orbital motorway around London was first suggested in the early 20th century, at a similar time to the adventurous London Box Scheme, which, had it seen the light of day, would have made London more resemble Los Angeles than the historic metropolis it is. On average along the motorway's course, the centre of London is about 20 miles away.
Constructed in stages, and completed in 1985, it was not long after the road's completion till they realised it couldn't cope with the vast amount of traffic the South East of England generates. The M25 is Europe's busiest motorway, and at 117 miles in length, is the world's longest ring-road. |
