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M50 motorway
The M50, looking south-west from the Ryton Bridge towards Ross-on-Wye
Route information
Length 21.6 mi (34.8 km)
Existed 1960–present
History Constructed 1958–62
Major junctions
East end Strensham
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M5 motorway
West end Ross-on-Wye
Major
junctions
A449 road
Road network
  • Roads in the United Kingdom
M49 M53

The M50 is an important motorway in South West England. It connects the M5 motorway near Strensham to an area close to Ross-on-Wye. This road, along with the A40 and A449 roads, helps link the West Midlands area to South Wales. The M50 is about 22 miles (35 kilometers) long. It was built between 1958 and 1962.

About the M50 Motorway

The M50 is a special type of road called a motorway. Motorways are designed for fast and safe travel over long distances. They have at least two lanes in each direction and no traffic lights. This helps traffic flow smoothly.

The M50 is a key route for people traveling between the Midlands and South Wales. It helps connect cities and towns, making journeys quicker and easier.

What are Motorway Junctions?

Motorway junctions are places where you can get on or off the motorway. They are like special exits and entrances. Each junction has a number, which helps drivers know where to turn. These junctions often connect the motorway to other main roads.

M50 Junctions Guide

Here is a simple guide to the M50 motorway junctions:

M50 Motorway Junctions
Mile Junction Eastbound Exits Westbound Exits Main Connections
0.0 M5, J8 The Midlands, Worcester, Birmingham, The South West, Tewkesbury, Bristol Start of motorway Connects to the M5 motorway
1.7 J1 Tewkesbury Malvern Connects to the A38 road
10.9 J2 Gloucester Ledbury, Hereford Connects to the A417 road
18.0 J3 Newent Newent Connects to the B4221 road
21.6 J4 Start of motorway South Wales, Monmouth, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye Connects to the A449 road

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