Riley Green interchange, view south west, 29 April 1996

Riley Green interchange, view south west (see all photos of the same view)

Traffic continues to run through the completed bridge on the right. On the left, foundations have been built for the remaining bridge abutment.

Date
Direction of view
South West
Structures visible

Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)

Roads visible

A674 Chorley Road

A675 Bolton Road

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