What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: The first automatic traffic signals in the North West of England were installed at this junction on November 14th 1928. Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.
The first automatic traffic signals in the North West of England, installed on November 14th, 1928, marked a significant advancement in urban traffic management, enhancing safety and efficiency in bustling city centers.
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