Riley Green interchange, view north west, 17 July 1996
Riley Green interchange, view north west (see all photos of the same view)
In the foreground, the new alignment of the A675 approaching the interchange is starting to emerge on the left of the existing road. Beyond, the second bridge for the interchange now has two abutments in place.
Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)
A674 Chorley Road
A675 Bolton Road
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