about the network

Welcome to the About the Network section, where you can find information relating to the UK road network. Principally, this section will feature facts and figures, statistics and useful information that will hopefully help you.

Simply click on an article to take a look.

Duplicate Road Numbers
Road numbers that can be found on more than one road.

International European Road Network
Why are some roads in Europe prefixed with an "E"? Take a look at the International European Road Network and what roads in Britain are designated as Euroroutes.

Network Maps
A collection of maps that show offer analytical data for different pieces of useful information relating to the British road network.

Out-of-Zone Roads
A listing of roads that should not have the numbers they were allocated.

Primary Destinations
A guide to primary destinations, super-primary destinations and regional destinations.

Ring Roads
A comprehensive listing of signposted ring roads in the UK.

Road Junction Names
A comprehensive listing of named junctions in the UK.

Special Roads
The page that tells you that some roads are like motorways - find out why here!

Tolled Undertakings
A guide to the types of toll charges, plus a comprehensive list of all toll roads, bridges and tunnels in the UK and Ireland.

Tunnels
A look at the different types of tunnel found in the UK, and where they are located.

UK Trunk Road Network
A look at the growth and decline of the British trunk road network, and the reason for the network being introduced.

Unfinished Business
Details of where to find evidence of unbuilt roads.