M6 interchange, view south, 20 July 1995
M6 interchange, view south (see all photos of the same view)
The new interchange with the M6 is beginning to take shape, with one bridge now finished and piers to carry the others in evidence. Beyond, the new Cuerden footbridge appears to be finished and in use.
Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)
Structure 6a (Cuerden footbridge, M6)
M6 motorway
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