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.

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The original gallery included some bonus pictures. This is of Haven Bridge, soon after its opening in 1966. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor

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The construction of John Adams Way, in January 1977. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor

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A cement truck encounters difficulty in February 1977 as part of the build. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor

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Pedestrian crossing work with Boston Grammar School in the distance. Photo: Boston Standard/Contributor