Gallery:Multiplex
Moving west to beyond Basingstoke, this is the multiplex with the A33, just before they separate again. M3 is glimpsed in the gap in the trees on left, at J8
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30Approaching the parting of the ways. Note the long right turn lane, provided in a 1960's improvement.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30The long right turn lane was an attempt to ease congestion, as queues for turning traffic were a major problem here.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30This is the point where you felt you really were on the road to the west, having parted from the Southampton traffic. The sign reflects the original set up, whereby the A303 didn't start at the M3 but, further down at Micheldever rbt.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30Looking westbound at the Redbridge Roundabout and Flyover.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on May 20, 2007 by sotonsteveParliament Square is in Zone three. It is also a multiplex with the A3212 & A302 sharing it. And yes, no view of Parliament Square is complte without the famous Big Ben and the houses of Parliament.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Oct 17, 2006 by ABeatonHeading east to the first DC after the 2 roads combined. This was the scene of much manic overtaking in the old days. It lasts about a mile, reduced to 1 lane e/bnd. The first of 9 bits of D2 before Camberley, 7 of which survive.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Aug 17, 2007 by SteveA30In the middle of switzerland, the meain East-West and North South routes multiplex for 5km on D2. The road is slow and worn out.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Sep 30, 2006 by SarahJ