Riley Green interchange, view north east, 2 June 1997

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

In the last three months Riley Green has come much closer to completion. The bridges now have parapets, guard rails and their decorative fascias have been installed; on top a road surface has been laid. The roundabout itself has not yet been fully laid out on the right.

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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