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Spaghetti Junction at 50: The father and son keeping it safe

The Birmingham junction, officially named Gravelly Hill Interchange, opened to drivers in May 1972.

Transcripts for BBCNEWS Breakfast 20240604 05:48:00

so, you know, it s been here for, say 50 years. so this structure has experienced so much in its lifetime, and will continue to do so. over the last 50 years, its iconic status has been cemented through a variety of tributes, including this a miniature replica made of lego. but despite that status, it still has the ability to divide opinion. i i actually find it quite scary, i especially going over with the kids! i don t like it. i purposely came here on train today to avoid driving through it. it serves a purpose, doesn t it? i think when you re the centre of the country, and it s a main hub, i imagine whoever designed that though, i mean, i imagine there was lots of things going through their head when they designed it. but i think the name is quite apt, isn t it, spaghetti junction? it does look like a plate of spaghetti. this summer, the junction will be used by athletes and spectators from around the globe visiting

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