The most pointless road: what a highway that leads to nowhere looks like (3 photos)

Locals and businesses have expressed frustration at the delays in construction, with some critics calling the road the country's "most expensive dead end".





A road from the M49 to a major distribution park in Bristol, England, has faced lengthy delays despite the main part of the project being completed in 2019. The road, which was supposed to be a vital transport artery, remains a dead end because it has no outlet on the main highway.

As the distribution centre continues to grow, companies including Amazon, Tesco, Lidl, Next, DHL and The Range have had to take long routes through surrounding villages, causing local residents to complain about the increased volume of goods on smaller rural roads.



The delays are due to South Gloucestershire Council imposing nine conditions on the project, which include environmental management approval and completion of landscaping plans. It was not until early November that the council waived a number of key requirements, allowing the project to move forward. However, several issues remain, including the provision of a safe cycle path that will cross the planned junction.

Residents and businesses have expressed frustration over the protracted construction and logistical difficulties, with some critics calling the road the country's "most expensive dead end." Authorities have vowed to expedite the remaining conditions and said they expect to complete the connection to the highway within the next year.