M61 interchange, wide view north, 14 February 1997

M61 interchange, wide view north (see all photos of the same view)

The state of work at the M61 interchange is visible here, with parts of the roundabout not yet laid out and others already surfaced, though not yet with a final wearing course. In the distance, sliproads to and from the north are also taking shape.

Date
14 February 1997 (see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 10a (Brindle Road overbridge, M61)

Structure 14/14a (M61 interchange bridges)

Roads visible

M61 motorway

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