A49 underbridge, view west, 12 January 1995

A49 underbridge, view west (see all photos of the same view)

Side walls for the A49 underbridge are now taking shape. Shutters used to form the concrete as it is poured can be seen laid out on the ground.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)

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