A6 overbridge, view south west, 4 October 1994

A6 overbridge, view south west (see all photos of the same view)

The new, smaller roundabout that will replace the original is visible to the right. Topsoil has been removed on the line of the M65 approaching the old roundabout.

Date
Direction of view
South West
Roads visible

A6 Preston Road

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Opening booklets

In days gone by, new roads were often celebrated with a grand opening ceremony and the issue of a commemorative booklet heralding the exciting new highway. You'll find some of them here, complete with a glimpse of all that empty tarmac and a healthy dose of modernist optimism.