A8(M) (Northern Ireland)
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| A8(M) | ||||||||||
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| From: | Grange of Mallusk (J302829) | |||||||||
| To: | Corr's Corner (J307845) | |||||||||
| Distance: | 0.9 miles (1.4 km) | |||||||||
| Meets: | M2, A6, A8, B56 | |||||||||
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This article is about the bypass of Glengormley in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
For the motorway link in eastern Glasgow, see A8(M) (Baillieston).
For the former use of the number, given to the Glasgow - Greenock motorway and now part of the M8, see A8(M) (Renfrewshire).
For the motorway link in eastern Glasgow, see A8(M) (Baillieston).
For the former use of the number, given to the Glasgow - Greenock motorway and now part of the M8, see A8(M) (Renfrewshire).
Route
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The A8(M) is a short link in Newtownabbey between two non-motorway roundabouts, Sandyknowles Roundabout and Corrs Corner, with no other junctions en route. It was due to be part of the M2 mainline until a relatively late date in the planning process. However, the road had already been completed and so retained motorway status.
Opening Dates
| Year | Section | Junctions | Notes |
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| 1966 | Sandyknowes – Corr’s Corner, Ballyhenry | 0 - 1 | The 1 mile road from M2 J4 to A8(M) J1 was opened on 24 October 1966 along with the M2 from J2 – J4.. Contractor was Thomas Lowe & Sons (Carryduff) Ltd.. |
Links
Roads.org.uk
Mótarbhealaí
Pathetic Motorways
Northern Ireland Roads Site