Sandy Lane overbridge, view west, 20 July 1995

Sandy Lane overbridge, view west (see all photos of the same view)

From this angle the foundation work for the bridge footing at Sandy Lane is clear, as is the depth of the new motorway cutting.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 16 (Sandy Lane overbridge)

Roads visible

B5256 Sandy Lane

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