Sandy Lane overbridge, view west, 14 February 1997

Sandy Lane overbridge, view west (see all photos of the same view)

At Sandy Lane, the bridge is almost ready to receive a road surface. Until it's ready for use, though, the diversion can't be removed, which is now holding up progress on laying the road. In the distance, the advanced state of the rest of the road is apparent - this section is now lagging behind.

Date
14 February 1997 (see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 16 (Sandy Lane overbridge)

Structure 16a (Hill House Farm overbridge)

Roads visible

B5256 Sandy Lane

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