I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
Summary
In Port Talbot, Wales, a busy section of the M4 motorway runs on elevated concrete pillars about 45 feet above some people's back gardens. Residents say the motorway provides shelter from rain and sun, and they have adapted to the noise and other effects of living close to the road.Key Facts
- The M4 motorway in Port Talbot opened on 22 July 1966 and is one of the first sections of the UK motorway network.
- Around 75,000 vehicles pass over the elevated section daily.
- The motorway sits about 45 feet (14 meters) above some gardens and homes in the town.
- Residents use the space under the motorway as a dry area and sunshade.
- Noise from vehicles is described as a background sound, often unnoticed when inside homes.
- People living nearby experience some litter from vehicles above.
- The area beneath the motorway provides shelter for children to play even when it rains.
- Building the motorway led to the demolition of homes and displacement of communities in Port Talbot.
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