Riley Green interchange, view south west, 14 February 1997
Riley Green interchange, view south west (see all photos of the same view)
The old course of the A674, at the bottom left, has been torn up and almost completely returned to nature. Towards the top of the picture, work is still ongoing atop the two bridges; it appears that parapets and guard rails are now being fitted.
Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)
A674 Chorley Road
A675 Bolton Road
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