M61 interchange, view north, 2 June 1997

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

Most of the roundabout is now taking shape, though final wearing courses of tarmac have not been laid. Scaffolding is back in place around some of the viaduct piers, suggesting either an inspection or work to rectify an issue.

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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