The IDR takes shape in 1969
Everyone's favourite road was a huge project
The IDR, nearly finished in 1969. Credit: Getreading
Work on the IDR in 1969. Credit: getreading
Lots to do. Credit: getreading
The upper levels. Credit: getreading
The road we all know and love starts to look familiar. Credit: getreading
A worker gets on with the job. Credit: getreading
Who knew the road would be there, largely unchanged for nearly 50 years. Credit: getreading
Not a hi-vis or safety helmet in sight. Credit: getreading
Temporary bus stops, 1960s. Credit: getreading
A young boy looks on, not realising he'll probably get stuck in a traffic jam here in 10 years or so.
The IDR by night. Credit: getreading
A lovely shot of the work, featuring old fashioned cars, tractors and a lot of mud. Credit: getreading
There's fair bit to get done. Credit: getreading
A lot of mud. Credit: getreading
It doesn't look like a road at this point. Credit: getreading
New barriers were put in in Pell Street. Credit: getreading
To the town centre, or nowhere. Credit: getreading
That's more like it. Credit: getreading
The criss-crossing traffic design we all know so well. Credit: getreading
