In June 1944, during the pivotal Normandy invasion, the medieval town of Bayeux found itself at the center of intense military activity. With its ancient streets ill-suited to the heavy traffic of army lorries and convoys, the British command faced significant logistical challenges. The narrowness of Bayeux’s roads, compounded by the convergence of major trunk roads (RN 13, RN 814, and RN 172) within the town, created severe congestion and delays. To address this, the British command made the strategic decision to construct a bypass, a critical move to ensure the smooth flow of military traffic.