M50 motorway (Great Britain) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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The M50, looking south-west from the Ryton Bridge towards Ross-on-Wye
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| Length | 21.6 mi (34.8 km) | |||
| Existed | 1960–present | |||
| History | Constructed 1958–62 | |||
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| East end | Strensham | |||
 M5 motorway |
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| West end | Ross-on-Wye | |||
| Major junctions |
A449 road | |||
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→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 |
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| 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 |
Images for kids
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A train crossing the new viaduct during the motorway's construction.
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The M50 passes through fields and pastures in Herefordshire.
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Junction 3 of the M50, seen from a nearby bridge.
