Riley Green interchange, view west, 17 July 1996

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

The second bridge at Riley Green is now starting to take shape, with both abutments in place. A mobile crane is on site.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)

Roads visible

A674 Chorley Road

A675 Bolton Road

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