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A74(M) and M74 motorways
describing two motorways in Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The A74(M) and M74 are two connected motorways in Scotland. They act as one motorway, usually just called the "M74". The motorway starts at the border with England. Here, the M6 motorway turns into the A74(M) motorway. The motorway connects the M6 with Glasgow and the M8. About halfway between the border with England and Glasgow, the A74(M) becomes the M74. Together, the motorways are 85 miles (137 km) long.[1]
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M74 | ||||
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Length | 40 mi (64 km) | |||
Existed | 1966–present | |||
History | Constructed 1966–2011 | |||
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North end | Tradeston 55.85383°N 4.270399°W / 55.85383; -4.270399 (M74 motorway (northern end)) | |||
Major intersections | ![]() ![]() J1 → M8 motorway ![]() ![]() J4 → M73 motorway ![]() ![]() J13 → A74(M) motorway | |||
South end | Abington 55.5067°N 3.6974°W / 55.5067; -3.6974 (M74 motorway (southern end)) | |||
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Country | United Kingdom | |||
Primary destinations | Glasgow, Hamilton, East Kilbride | |||
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A74(M) | |
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Length | 45 mi (72 km) |
Existed | 1991–present |
History | Constructed 1991–1999 |
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Northwest end | Abington (See M74 above.) |
Major intersections | ![]() ![]() J13 → M74 motorway ![]() ![]() J22 → M6 motorway |
Southeast end | Longtown 54.9975°N 3.0562°W / 54.9975; -3.0562 (A74(M) motorway (southern end)) |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Primary destinations | Dumfries, Carlisle |
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