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.
Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)
A6 Preston Road
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