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In this first episode of the relaunched North East Bylines Podcast, we take a deep dive into the history of the Central Motorway in Newcastle, celebrating its 50th anniversary. We explore its impact on the city’s landscape, urban planning, and the people who live and work there. From its contentious creation to its current role in Newcastle’s infrastructure, this episode looks at how the motorway has shaped the city over five decades.
By North East BylinesIn this first episode of the relaunched North East Bylines Podcast, we take a deep dive into the history of the Central Motorway in Newcastle, celebrating its 50th anniversary. We explore its impact on the city’s landscape, urban planning, and the people who live and work there. From its contentious creation to its current role in Newcastle’s infrastructure, this episode looks at how the motorway has shaped the city over five decades.