
to build you a personal junction (in the middle of the night, of course)
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Tue 1 Nov 2005, 1:17,
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that I used to use all the time about 20 years ago. Sadly now I've moved back I found they have put a huge steel gate on there replete with massive chain and lock. Miserable buggers.
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Tue 1 Nov 2005, 1:21,
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but somewhere on the M1 is a junction which used to be an emergency access point, which was then opened to all-comers, next to a growing town
*cue traffic jams and accidents...
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Tue 1 Nov 2005, 1:23,
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*cue traffic jams and accidents...

in Newport Pagnell it was always easier to come off at the services than either of the MK north or south junctions. A deft drive behind the cop shop and lift of a barrier and I was half a mile from the pub instead of 8-10. Sadly now they have electronic gadgetry and posts that rise from the floor. But then I don't live there anymore so fuggem.
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