M61 interchange, wide view north, 2 June 1997

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

Work is now completed on the extended southbound on-slip to the M61 and on signs and markings for traffic exiting. The rest of the junction is not quite so well advanced, though.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 14/14a (M61 interchange bridges)

Roads visible

M61 motorway

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