A49 underbridge, view east, 12 January 1995
A49 underbridge, view east (see all photos of the same view)
The A49 bridge is beginning to take shape. Beyond, a site compound has been established near the future M6 interchange, where bridge foundations are being built.
Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
A49 Wigan Road
M6 motorway
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