Riley Green interchange, view north west, 16 October 1995

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

From this angle, the temporary and very indirect course of the A675 through the worksite is obvious. The A674 to the right of the picture has been completely closed to traffic, perhaps to tie the old road in to its new course towards the roundabout.

Date
Direction of view
North West
Structures visible

Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)

Roads visible

A674 Chorley Road

A675 Bolton Road

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