M61 interchange, wide view north, 29 April 1996
M61 interchange, wide view north (see all photos of the same view)
The M61 interchange is seen here, but particularly noticeable from this viewpoint is the major work taking place to widen the cutting on the right to make space for the expanded sliproad from the M65.
Structure 14/14a (M61 interchange bridges)
M61 motorway
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