Construction and opening of London's Ringways and the M25 (1966–1986)

1. GLC begins detailed London Ringways planning

   Jan 1, 1966Labels: Greater London, Ringways plan

   • Roads org uk
   • Guardian

2. Work starts on the Westway corridor

   Sep 1, 1966Labels: Westway, Western Avenue

   • Historic England
   • Westway

3. Blackwall Tunnel southern approach road opens

   Apr 25, 1969Labels: Blackwall Tunnel, East Cross

   • Roads org uk
   • Blackwall Tunnel

4. GLDP public inquiry opens over Ringways plan

   Jul 1, 1970Labels: GLDP public, Greater London

   • Roads org uk
   • Hansard

5. Westway and West Cross Route open

   Jul 28, 1970Labels: Westway, West Cross

   • Roads org uk
   • Westway
   • West Cross Route

6. GLDP inquiry hearings conclude

   May 9, 1972Labels: GLDP inquiry, Greater London

   • Hansard

7. Layfield report delivered on GLDP objections

   Dec 18, 1972Labels: Layfield report, Frank Layfield

   • Hansard
   • Hansard

8. East Cross Route construction completes

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: East Cross, Ringway 1

   • East Cross Route
   • Blackwall Tunnel

9. Outer-ring construction begins that becomes M25

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: Outer ring, M25 precursor

   • M25
   • Roads org uk

10. Government statement responds to GLDP inquiry

    Feb 19, 1973Labels: Government statement, Parliament

    • Hansard
    • Hansard

11. M25 route consolidated from Ringways 3 and 4

    Jan 1, 1975Labels: M25, Ringways consolidation

    • M16
    • Roads org uk
    • M25

12. First M25-related section opens (South Mimms–Potters Bar)

    Sep 1, 1975Labels: South Mimms, M25 section

    • M25
    • CIHT Archive

13. Final M25 link opens, completing the orbital route

    Oct 29, 1986Labels: M25 completion, Dartford Crossing

    • M25
    • CIHT Archive
    • Commercial Motor