Riley Green interchange, view north west, 17 July 1996

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

In the foreground, the new alignment of the A675 approaching the interchange is starting to emerge on the left of the existing road. Beyond, the second bridge for the interchange now has two abutments in place.

Date
Direction of view
North West
Structures visible

Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)

Roads visible

A674 Chorley Road

A675 Bolton Road

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