A6 overbridge, view west, 12 January 1995
A6 overbridge, view west (see all photos of the same view)
The foundations for the future bridge over the motorway are clearly seen here, and one appears to be flooded. The former link road to the M61, at the bottom of the frame, has been almost completely ripped up.
Date
12 January 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
West
Structures visible
Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)
Roads visible
A6 Preston Road
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