North Circular Road, Orbital road in North London, United Kingdom
The North Circular Road is a ring route that crosses eight London boroughs through the northern parts of the city. It links residential areas, shopping centers, and railway stations while serving as a main traffic corridor for commuters and delivery services.
Construction began after World War I as a job creation project and finished around 1930. The road was built to connect industrial communities around London and help with urban development.
The road connects different neighborhoods and shapes their identities by linking local centers together. Residents know it as a landmark for finding their way and living between communities across north London.
The road is well-developed and crossed by several public transport lines, making it easy to change between different services. Drivers should expect heavy congestion during peak hours, particularly at junctions in densely populated areas.
One section of the road, Hanger Lane, is among the busiest traffic junctions in London's network. This area has been rebuilt multiple times to cope with increasing traffic demands.
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