Gallery:A419
This foreshortened view shows the recently-completed flyover on the A419 just outside Swindon. The image was taken on 3rd February 2007. The flyover is expected to be open two days later.
Heading north down the empty former A419
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30The way we were, just over a year ago.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30Where the old n/bnd c/way is buried under the new s/bnd.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30Looking left across the old D2, to the new, as it starts the climb.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30The old s/bnd side, which only closed 2 weeks ago, on the night of Nov 15/16, at 12.15am, according to a resident nearby.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30The new road makes a more gradual climb than the Roman road.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30The s/bnd side is set to be a cycle path and the n/bnd an S2
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30A good turn of speed should be possible down here. Perhaps a cycle Gatso may be needed.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30The layers of tarmac are stripped away.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30The n/bnd side, downhill, closed overnight on July 12 2008
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30Oct 2007. 40 with a Gatso
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30A temporary sign, for the period when the A419 was s/bnd only.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30The history of the road in sign form.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30A gift for a Sabristi perhaps.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30This was the only evidence of the former crossroad signals. Looking south.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Dec 01, 2008 by SteveA30