Tramway Lane underbridge, view south, 21 October 1996

Tramway Lane underbridge, view south (see all photos of the same view)

Work to tie in the new underpass with the junctions on either side appears to be in progress. Both Tramway Lane and the Walton Summit Motorway, on the left, appear to be closed to traffic at this stage.

Date
Direction of view
South
Structures visible

Structure 8 (Tramway Lane underbridge)

Roads visible

Walton Summit Motorway

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