Historical Events tagged with "margaret"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Margaret Thatcher inaugurates final portion of M25
October 29th, 1986 38 years ago
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher officially opened the last stretch of the M25 motorway, marking an important milestone in the UK's road infrastructure. This new section, a 27-kilometer stretch known as the 'Orpington Bypass,' was vital for easing traffic congestion in the surrounding regions. Thatcher emphasized the role of the M25 in boosting economic growth and connecting communities, heralding it as a triumph of modern engineering and governmental vision.
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