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British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opens the last stretch of the M25 motorway.
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher inaugurates the final section of the M25 orbital motorway around London.
The M25, completed on October 29, 1986, encircles the Greater London area, spanning 117 miles as one of Europe’s busiest roadways. Margaret Thatcher, the UK’s first female Prime Minister, officiated the opening ceremony, heralding improved connectivity and reduced inner-city traffic. The motorway’s construction, begun in the 1970s, faced environmental protests and engineering challenges. Since its completion, the M25 has become crucial for commerce, commuting, and logistics in southern England. It remains emblematic of modern British infrastructure development amid growing debates on congestion and environmental impact.
1986
Margaret Thatcher
M25 motorway