RETRO: Now in colour! Photos from opening day of Boston's John's Adams Way in 1978 colourised by reader

Earlier this week, The Standard marked the 45th anniversary of the opening of Boston’s John Adams Way on May 2, 1978, with a gallery of images of the road being used for the first time.

After seeing the article, a reader shared these colourised versions of the pictures with The Standard.

We offered them a credit, but they declined, saying they would be happy just to share the pictures with others.

5. John Adams Way, Boston, opening day - May 2, 1978

On the edge of the frame, a 'jam sandwich' style police car. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor

6. John Adams Way, Boston, opening day - May 2, 1978

Another angle on the Main Ridge junction. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor

7. John Adams Way, Boston, opening day - May 2, 1978

Looking back on the Main Ridge junction and its original traffic island. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor

8. John Adams Way, Boston, opening day - May 2, 1978

The colourisation process suggests a less-than spotless road surface. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor