Sheepfoot Lane junction, Blackley
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Sheepfoot Lane junction, Blackley
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: 19 Jan 2011
The diversion route symbol in the direction for Prestwich is a reminder of pre-motorway days when Sheepfoot Lane formed part of a tortuous northern ring route around Manchester for Trans-Pennine traffic. The M62 not only transformed long-distance travel, but also greatly reduced traffic congestion around suburban north Manchester.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.529165
Longitude
-2.246308