M606 motorway facts for kids
The M606 is a short but important motorway in West Yorkshire, England. It's also known as the Bradford South Radial Motorway. This road helps connect the city of Bradford to the much larger M62 motorway, which travels across England. The M606 is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) long.
Quick facts for kids
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| Length | 3 mi (5 km) |
| Existed | 1972–present |
| History | Completed in 1973, northern terminus reconstructed in 2004 |
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| South end | Cleckheaton |
  J1 → M62 motorway |
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| North end | Bradford |
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Connecting to Other Roads
Motorways like the M606 have special places called junctions. These are where you can join or leave the motorway and connect to other roads. The M606 has a few key junctions that help drivers get to different places.
Junction 1: The M62 Link
Junction 1 is the most important connection on the M606. It links directly to the M62 motorway. The M62 is a major road that goes across England, connecting cities like Leeds, Hull, Huddersfield, and Manchester. From this junction, you can also reach local roads like the A638 towards Dewsbury and the A58 towards Halifax.
Junction 2: Euroway Trading Estate
Junction 2 helps drivers get to and from the Euroway Trading Estate. This is an area with many businesses and warehouses. Having a direct link from the motorway makes it easier for lorries and cars to access these companies.
Junction 3: Bradford City Centre
Junction 3 is near the northern end of the M606, close to Bradford. From here, you can connect to roads like the A6036 towards Halifax and the A6177, which is part of Bradford's Ring Road. This junction helps drivers get into the city centre and other parts of Bradford.
History of the M606
The M606 motorway was planned and built in the early 1970s. It was officially opened in 1973. Its main purpose was to provide a fast and direct route for traffic from the M62 motorway into Bradford, helping to reduce traffic on smaller local roads. In 2004, the northern end of the motorway, near Bradford, was rebuilt to improve traffic flow and connections to the city.
Images for kids
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Chain Bar roundabout.
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Chain Bar Roundabout from above.
