A49 underbridge, view west, 10 January 1996
A49 underbridge, view west (see all photos of the same view)
The changes at the A49 since the previous set of photographs are noticeable. The A49 now runs on its new course under the bridge, while the original course of the road has been obliterated by the new embankment.
Date
10 January 1996
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
West
Structures visible
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
Roads visible
A49 Wigan Road
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