Pilkington Way (A665), Radcliffe
Introduction
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Pilkington Way (A665), Radcliffe
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 27 Feb 2014
Pilkington Way was constructed in the 1980s as a town-centre bypass to relieve the heavy traffic congestion along the traditional route through the town, Blackburn Street. A new bridge across the Irwell was constructed for the road, and part of Blackburn Street was pedestrianised.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.561058
Longitude
-2.327865