M275 motorway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Existed | 1976–present |
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| From | Wymering |
 M27 motorway |
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| To | Portsmouth |
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The M275 is a short, special road called a motorway in Hampshire, England. It was built in 1976. This road helps connect the main M27 to the city of Portsmouth. It also links up with the A3 road.
What makes the M275 interesting is that it's not owned by Highways England, which looks after most motorways in England. Instead, the M275 is owned by Portsmouth's city council. This motorway is only about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) long, making it one of the shorter motorways in the country.
What the M275 Connects
The M275 motorway is super important for people traveling to and from Portsmouth. It acts like a direct link, making it easier to get to the city center, the ferry terminals, and the Naval Base.
If you're heading south on the M275, you'll reach Portsmouth quickly. If you're going north, it connects you to the M27 motorway. From there, you can travel west towards Southampton and Fareham, or east towards Chichester and Brighton. It also links to the A3(M) for journeys towards London.
The motorway has a few exits that help people get to different parts of Portsmouth, like Tipner and Hilsea, or to the Park and Ride service. It's a busy road, especially for those catching ferries to the Isle of Wight or other cross-Channel destinations.
Images for kids
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The M275 nearing Portsmouth
