M54 motorway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by Highways England | ||||
| Length | 23.0 mi (37.0 km) | |||
| Existed | 1975–present | |||
| History | Constructed 1975–1983 | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| East end | Essington | |||
  J10a → M6 motorway |
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| West end | Wellington | |||
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| Counties: | Staffordshire, Shropshire | |||
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Wolverhampton, Telford | |||
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→The M54 is an important motorway in the West Midlands part of England. It helps connect the town of Telford with the larger West Midlands conurbation area. After Telford, the M54 turns into the A5 road, which continues towards Shrewsbury and North Wales. This motorway is about 23 miles (37 km) (37 km) long.
The M54 was built between 1975 and 1983. It helps people travel easily between the West Midlands and Shropshire.
Exploring the M54's Junctions
Motorways have special exits called junctions. These junctions let drivers get on and off the motorway to reach different towns and cities. Here are some of the main junctions on the M54:
Junction 10A: Starting Point
This is where the M54 begins in the east. It connects to the M6 motorway, which is a very busy road. From here, you can travel towards Birmingham, Coventry, or Walsall.
Junction 1: Cannock Connection
At Junction 1, you can exit for Cannock using the A460 road. This is an important link for people living or working in that area.
Junction 2: Wolverhampton Gateway
Junction 2 is a key exit for Wolverhampton. It connects to the A449 road, which also leads towards Stafford.
Junction 3: Western Wolverhampton and Beyond
This junction helps drivers reach the western parts of Wolverhampton. It also connects to the A41 road, which goes towards Weston and Whitchurch.
Junction 4: Telford East and Services
Junction 4 is a major exit for the eastern side of Telford. You can also find the Telford services here, which is a place where drivers can stop for a break, food, or fuel. This junction also links to the A464 and A442 roads.
Junction 5: Telford Centre
This junction is right in the middle of Telford. It connects to the A5 road, which is important for getting around the town centre.
Junction 6: Telford West
Junction 6 serves the western part of Telford. It connects to the A518 road and other routes that lead to places like Ironbridge.
Junction 7: The End of the Motorway
Junction 7 is the final exit on the M54. Here, you can leave the motorway for Wellington using the B5061 road. After this junction, the M54 motorway ends and the road continues as the A5 towards Shrewsbury.
Images for kids
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The M54 undergoing critical reconstruction work, J5 (Telford Centre), 1997.
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The motorway as it passes through Telford – Junction 5 shown here – which was the first completed stretch of the motorway, then known as the Wellington Bypass.
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A map showing the M54 (dark blue) in relation to other motorways (light blue), shown within the ceremonial counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands. Area highlighted within UK on the left.
