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About the agency, includes an interactive roadmap of England providing information on roadworks and expected delays.
http://www.highways.gov.uk/

M23
A map scan with the once-proposed M23 alignment inside the M25.
http://members.aol.com/darquati/london/

Authority responsible for public roads, footways, bridges, street lights, car parks and the Strangford Lough ferry service. Includes office locations, press releases, careers information and a facility to report faults.
http://www.roadsni.gov.uk/

UK Rights of Way user group protecting the interests of motorists in the countryside by promoting unsurfaced highways and byways (greenlanes).
http://www.glass-uk.org/

Helps repair and keep open unsurfaced roads in the United Kingdom.
http://www.limb.demon.co.uk/

A collection of roads that mix scenery with the thrills of steep ascents and narrow twisties. Route descriptions with maps and pictures.
http://www.pointandsquirt.co.uk/roads.html

Profile of an unusual intersection in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.
http://www.swindonweb.com/life/lifemagi0.htm

A view of the "The Magic Roundabout" in Swindon, UK. Brief article with three photos.
http://www.digitalnorseman.com/musings/2002/rndabt.html

Includes a section on the history of British traffic signs, a gallery of old signs in London, and the A1-99 project.
http://www.btinternet.com/~roads

Speed traps in the UK, including Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
http://www.ukgatsos.com

Page giving information about the British road system - includes comparison with US roads, an interchange directory, and botched UK interchanges.
http://www.cbrd.co.uk/

Many features including the Roads by Ten listing of A-roads and lost motorway numbers.
http://www.pberry.plus.com/ukroads/

Contains updated traffic reports for major motorways.
http://www.frixo.com/

A group campaigning for compulsory motorway tuition for all newly qualified drivers. Site includes news, opinion page, and photographs.
http://www.learn2live.co.uk/

Commentary on routes in the county and surrounding area. Includes photographs.
http://www.lmars.co.uk/

Official site. Includes publication list, traffic condition information, and directorate background.
http://www.wales.gov.uk/subitransport/index.htm

The main discussion forum for those with an interest in the British road network.
http://groups.msn.com/TheSABRERoadsWebsite/

Covers current, former, and unbuilt facilities which are in some way substandard or unusual.
http://pathetic.org.uk/

Numbering system and anomalies, and information on some major routes.
http://euclid.colorado.edu/~rmg/roads/

Gives coverage of bypasses, including those proposed by the webmaster. Also includes relevant news.
http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/bensroads/

Part of the Institution of Highways and Transportation website. Includes history, development, and maps.
http://www.iht.org/motorway/

Route log with descriptions. Includes separate pages on A2070 and B2067.
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/hamcopublishing/roadsdatabase.html

Starting point for finding information on various aspects, with links listed by category.
http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/

Information and photos of Great Britain's roads.
http://www.uk-roads.co.uk/witchypoo/

Downloadable tracks and lanes suitable for 4x4 vehicles documented with photographs, GPS, descriptions and distances, graded by difficulty.
http://www.offroadroutes.net/