Riley Green interchange, view west, 29 April 1996

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

Work to build the second bridge at Riley Green continue, with foundations in place for the second abutment. On the left of the picture, the A675 will be diverted slightly to the left of its current line, and a cutting has now been formed for this, with the road bed being prepared.

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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