Terminal roundabout, view east, 2 June 1997

Terminal roundabout, view east (see all photos of the same view)

A view of the start of the motorway through to Cuerden shows the carriageways are now mostly in place, complete with markings and signage, at least up to the M6.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)

Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)

Roads visible

A49 Wigan Road

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