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.
Date
29 April 1996
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 14/14a (M61 interchange bridges)
Roads visible
M61 motorway
What's new
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