On this day 30 years ago (1996): the Second Severn Crossing opened. It replaced the existing Severn Bridge (pictured), which was congested and in need of repairs.
got stopped at a service station by a Transport Focus researcher!
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The quintessential service station layout.
'Give way' signs are both in the wrong place.
Junction on the right is badly faded so people assume the 'straight on' has priority.
Potholes.
How Rownhams services rebounded from being one of the motorway network's greatest disappointments
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On this day 25 years ago (2001): then-Prime Minister Tony Blair made a stop at Cobham services (not that one) while on the campaign trail.
