Riley Green interchange, view south west, 20 July 1995
Riley Green interchange, view south west (see all photos of the same view)
The new roundabout is beginning to take shape. In the foreground, the permanent diversion of the A674 is apparent, but no road surface has yet been laid.
Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)
A674 Chorley Road
A675 Bolton Road
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