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A50 road
Road in England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the road in England. For roads elsewhere, see List of highways numbered 50.
The A50 is a major trunk road in England between Warrington and Leicester; historically it was also a major route from London to Leicester.
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A50 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Length | 99.3 mi (159.8 km) | |||
History | 1984-85 (Construction start and end) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
Southeast end | ![]() 52.637099°N 1.139780°W / 52.637099; -1.139780 (A50, southern terminus) | |||
Major intersections | ||||
North end | ![]() 53.408238°N 2.595162°W / 53.408238; -2.595162 (A50, northern terminus) | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United Kingdom | |||
Primary destinations | Stoke on Trent Uttoxeter Derby | |||
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