Birmingham New Street to Gravelly Hill you pass under the city’s notorious spaghetti junction, a winding knot of carriageways feared by motorists and a marker for what feels like the edge of the city.
The south end of Slade Road sits in its shadow, a residential area where life is presided over by the most complicated motorway junction in the country.
Upon arrival in sharp winter sunshine, I made my way down from Gravelly Hill station to the notorious street.READ MORE: Sisters of King Charles' 'secret son' say he's in 'damage control' after 'fake' claimsIf you survive slipping on ice or stepping in dog poo the first thing you notice is the sound of souped-up exhaust pipes from cars with multiple men in.
Overhead planes jetted by at low altitudes making their final approach into Birmingham International and delivery lorries unloaded palettes of fizzy drinks to the street's many corner shops.
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