Bamber Bridge roundabout, view north, 3 April 1995
Bamber Bridge roundabout, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The new roundabout at Bamber Bridge has been put into service for the first time, though the island of the smaller, original roundabout is still clearly visible in the middle. To the north, at the far side, the start of dualling work on the A6 can be seen.
Date
3 April 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Roads visible
A582 Lostock Lane
A6 Preston Road
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