M50

Here's why it couldn't be placed ½ mile further on: the Severn bridge.
No, not that one (or, indeed, the other one!) -- in fact, this one is called the Queenhill Bridge. It crosses the whole flood plain, hence its length.

[Information and photos at http://www.brantacan.co.uk/severn_cantilevers.htm]

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