Riley Green interchange, view south west, 3 April 1995

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

The A674, in the foreground, runs on its original course while work continues to build its new alignment that will lead to the new roundabout.

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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