Riley Green interchange, view north east, 17 July 1996

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

Riley Green Interchange is now taking shape, with bridge abutments for its second bridge now nearing completion.

Date
Direction of view
North East
Structures visible

Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)

Roads visible

A674 Chorley Road

A675 Bolton Road

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