Footpath leading up to the A2 - East Rochester Way
Introduction
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Image: © Marathon Taken: 16 Feb 2016
The stretch of the A2 between Falconwood and the Dartford By-pass was built between the Wars and provided considerable local employment during the recession after the First World War. It avoided the congestion through Welling and Bexleyheath which was the route of the old Watling Street. The road was increased to three lanes each way after 1963. This view is from near the footbridge which leads across from Rochester Drive to the south side here. The Shuttle Riverway also crosses the bridge - see http://walkaroundlondon.com/the-sunny-shuttle-riverway-and-a-bit-more/ and http://www.tonero.me.uk/walkmaps/T&Swalks78.pdf The River Shuttle is just to the right of the path here as can be seen at http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4829717