Riley Green interchange, view north east, 20 July 1995

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

In the foreground, the A674 still runs on its original course, but the road bed for its new path can be clearly seen leading up to the new roundabout.

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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