With the building of the A5, Thomas Telford announced himself as one of the greatest engineers of his age. We chart the history of the road from a muddy track to a 250 mile-long route used by ...

He said: "Connectivity is the number one issue for businesses coming to Telford & Wrekin. They want to ensure that they can get to and from places easily. "Dualling the A5 would make a big difference.

Telford's original embankment terraces still allow the modern A5 to cling precariously to hillsides. His original dry stone walls still survive, defining the highway's boundaries. And the ...