Terminal roundabout, view north, 17 July 1996

Terminal roundabout, view north (see all photos of the same view)

The temporary course used by diverted traffic can be seen along the link road and around the left side of the roundabout. In the distance, the road bed has been laid for the second carriageway on the A6, but it doesn't yet have a surface.

Date
Direction of view
North
Roads visible

A582 Lostock Lane

A6 Preston Road

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