M8

The M8 (Also known as the Northern Cross Motorway or the Mate) is a motorway located in Western Craftia, Jebsten, Addams and Meyang, Craftia. It opened in 2045 and links up the M1, M5, M9, R10, R14, R20, R24, as well as bridging Victoria Harbour. Additionally it services major locations like Richmond, Turnbull, Achelous, Holbrook and Fantaville.

History
The first section of the M8 was constructed between Richmond and Achelous in 2045. It provided a vital link between northern states of Craftia and Western Craftia via the Victoria Harbour Bridge, something that had never been done before. The second half, built in 2069 extended eastwards, towards Meyang. The latter half is only 6 lanes wide whereas the original section is 8 lanes the whole way (with the exception of the Victoria Harbour Bridge).

Victoria Harbour Bridge
The Victoria Harbour Bridge, built in 2045, is the longest bridge in Craftia. It is 35.7 kms long and takes 6 lanes of traffic on the upper deck and 2 train lines on the bottom deck. The 2.6 km main span of the bridge is cable-stayed and is high enough to allow large cargo ships through. The approaches from either side of the bay are concrete piles, located approximately every 100m. There is a toll of $8 CRD for all vehicles passing over the bridge.