M65 construction work at Quaker Bridge

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270419

Reference identifier

ENE20121207024

Title

M65 construction work at Quaker Bridge

Place

Brierfield

General notes

Work on this section of the M65 began in March 1978. In the foreground can be seen Quakers in Pendle bridge, which crosses Pendle Water. There has been a bridge on this site for over 200 years. (one can be seen on Yates map of Lancashire 1786). The motorway from Brierfield to Burnley opened to traffic in October 1981.

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