Construction work began on 25 July 2006, and the new stretch of road was officially opened on 5 December 2008, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first motorway in the UK, the M6.
Construction work began on 25 July 2006. The new stretch of road was officially opened on 5 December 2008.5 December 2008 was the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first motorway in the UK. The UK was the M6.