What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: The original Thelwall Viaduct was officially opened on 29th of July 1963 by the RT Hon Ernest Marples MP Minister of Transport The viaduct was renovated and extensively modified to become the northbound carriageway of the widened M6 Motorway Reopened to traffic 23 December 1996 Recorded plaque organisation: Department of Transport.
The Thelwall Viaduct, originally opened in 1963, is a significant structure on the M6 motorway, crucial for connecting major cities in northwest England and facilitating regional transportation. Renovated and modified by 1996, it underscores ongoing infrastructure development to meet increasing traffic demands.
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