Terminal roundabout, view north, 12 December 1997
Terminal roundabout, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The terminus of the roundabout is complete, but a yellow works vehicle - either a road sweeper or a drainage tanker - is busy doing something on the roundabout. In the distance, the newly-dualled A6 can be seen running towards Preston.
Date
12 December 1997
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Roads visible
A582 Lostock Lane
A6 Preston Road
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