The road itself continues in a straight line all the way to Edgware, which lies close to the north-west edge of Greater London. Certain stretches of the road are named separately, Edgware Road being used for only three of them. Kilburn High Road and Cricklewood Broadway form two other such stretches.
The southern half of the road is noted for its distinct Arabic flavour. Many Lebaneserestaurants and shisha cafes line the street.
The entire length of the road is almost dead straight, hinting at its origins as a Roman road. See the article regarding Watling Street for further reading.
EdgwareRoad tube station is the name of two separate tube stations on London Underground.
Both stations have entrances on EdgwareRoad, approximately 150 metres apart and on opposite sides of the Marylebone Road flyover and dual carriageway.
EdgwareRoad is a terminus for the District Line service to Wimbledon station, and is between Baker Street and Paddington station on the Hammersmith and City and the Circle Lines.
The southern half of the road forms part of the London Inner Ring Road and as such is part of the boundary of the London Congestion Charge zone.
The Road was improved by the Edgware-Kilburn turnpike trust in 1711, and a number of the local inns functioned as a stop for coaches, some which still exist.
The entire length of the road is almost dead straight, hinting at its origins as the Roman road, Watling Street.
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