Tramway Lane underbridge, view south, 10 January 1996

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

Work is now taking place in earnest to build the side walls of the underpass that will carry Tramway Lane beneath the motorway. Until then the old course of Tramway Lane continues to be used.

Date
Direction of view
South
Structures visible

Structure 8 (Tramway Lane underbridge)

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