M61 interchange, view east, 20 July 1995

M61 interchange, view east (see all photos of the same view)

The viaduct that will carry the M65 over the M61 interchange is now taking shape: in the last couple of months, the steel bridge spans have been erected across most of the length of the structure, and sections of deck are also in place.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 14/14a (M61 interchange bridges)

Roads visible

M61 motorway

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