Riley Green interchange, view west, 16 October 1995

Riley Green interchange, view west (see all photos of the same view)

Progress on this junction is about to step up as roads are diverted around the new form of the junction. On the right the A674 towards Blackburn has been closed completely and its old course is partly torn up.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)

Roads visible

A674 Chorley Road

A675 Bolton Road

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