M6 interchange and Cuerden footbridge, view north, 2 June 1997

M6 interchange and Cuerden footbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

Structural work on the M6 interchange is now complete, and all that remains is completion of surfacing on the roads. One of the two sliproads linking the new interchange to the existing A6 roundabout is in place.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

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

Structure 6a (Cuerden footbridge, M6)

Roads visible

M6 motorway

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