Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge, view north, 14 February 1997

Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

The canal bridge was one of the earlier structures to be completed, because of the need to allow construction traffic across the canal. It now looks well bedded-in, though minor finishing works are still taking place.

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

Structure 19 (Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge)

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