A650 dual carriageway (M1 Junction 41 to Wakefield section)

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A650 dual carriageway (M1 Junction 41 to Wakefield section)

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Can anyone tell me whether the dual carriageway part of the A650 from the M1 to Wakefield is a Primary Route or not. There seems to be some confusion as to the classification of the road. Some maps show it coloured green and others show it coloured red. All of the signs on this section of the A650 are green which I would guess means that this part of the A650 is a Primary Route but not all maps agree and to confuse things even more the text on the SABRE Wiki says that this section of the A650 is a Non Primary Route although the map key disagrees. Does anyone have anymore information on this ?
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Re: A650 dual carriageway (M1 Junction 41 to Wakefield section)

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Typically the latest OS map should be correct, since most road sign contractors do not have an eye for detail (on any level), road signs may not show the correct colour. When they come to replace or put up a new sign they just copy the surrounding ones, of which the route may of become or loss primary status since they were put up.
If you don't trust that the OS map is right, you can always put in a FOI request to the local council.
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