A13 road
The A13 is a trunk road in England linking the City of London with East London and south Essex. Its route is roughly similar to the route of the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The A13 starts on the boundary between the City of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets as Braham Street, a turning off Mansell Street. Traffic in this street is one way westbound. Being east of the City, it is technically in the East End of London. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ It is then named Commercial Road for about 2 miles until its junction with West India Dock Road at Limehouse where it becomes East India Dock Road. Parts of both of these roads are dual carriageway. Its route further east has been altered several times, and several new roads have been built. The road becomes Newham Way upon crossing the River Lea and entering the London Borough of Newham. The A13 is now dual carriageway for most of its remaining length.
Trunk road: A trunk road, trunk highway, or strategic road is a major road—usually connecting one or more cities, ports, airports, etc.—which is the recommended route for long-distance and freight traffic. Many trunk roads have segregated lanes, or are motorway standard.... England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology).... City of London: : For London as a whole, see the main article London.... A13 road related Images and Photos (experimental)
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