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WESTWAY FLYOVER, A40, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Journalists at the opening of the Westway Flyover, lining the parapet of the roundabout at the junction with the West Cross Route, with their tour buses behind them.
Work on site for the Western Avenue Extension began on the 1st September 1966 and the Westway as it became known was officially opened on the 28th July 1970. The elevated highway connecting the A40 at White City to Marylebone Road in Paddington, at around 2 miles was the longest in Europe. The construction was organised into six sections. Sections 1, 4, 5 & 6 formed the main flyover into central London with Sections 2 & 3 being the West Cross Route running south from the junction in Section 1 near Latimer Road to Shepherds Bush. This photograph was taken at grid reference TQ
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This print captures a significant moment in London's transportation history. Taken in the 1970s, it showcases journalists gathered on the parapet of the Westway Flyover at its grand opening. The iconic flyover, located at the junction with the West Cross Route in Kensington and Chelsea, was a remarkable engineering feat that connected White City to Paddington. The construction of this elevated highway began on September 1st, 1966 and was completed on July 28th, 1970. Spanning approximately two miles, it held the distinction of being Europe's longest elevated highway at that time. Divided into six sections, four formed the main flyover leading into central London while two comprised the West Cross Route running south from Latimer Road to Shepherds Bush. In this image captured by Historic England Archive photographer Joh (not mentioning commercial use), we see journalists lined up along the parapet with their tour buses parked behind them. Their presence signifies not only their interest but also highlights how significant this infrastructure project was for Londoners. This photograph serves as a visual testament to human ingenuity and progress in urban development during an era when modernizing transport networks played a crucial role in shaping cities like London.
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