Gorton Brook underbridge, view north, 10 January 1996

Gorton Brook underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

Half of the underbridge has now been covered with earth to form the continuous embankment. On the exposed half, waterproofing has yet to be applied. To the right, the slopes of the embankment have been seeded and grassed over.

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Structure 15 (Gorton Brook underbridge)

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