Bamber Bridge roundabout, view east, 20 July 1995

Bamber Bridge roundabout, view east (see all photos of the same view)

With the new roundabout mostly complete, work has moved to the approach roads, which are all being widened to dual carriageway.

Date
Direction of view
East
Roads visible

A582 Lostock Lane

A6 Preston Road

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