Walton Summit Motorway, looking east, 16 October 1995

Walton Summit Motorway, looking east (see all photos of the same view)

Tramway Lane underbridge is visible at the bottom of the picture, with pile driving taking place for its foundations. On the left the Walton Summit Motorway is in use, and has been for some time; next to it, the motorway embankment is now reaching its full height.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 8 (Tramway Lane underbridge)

Structure 10a (Brindle Road overbridge, M61)

Structure 14/14a (M61 interchange bridges)

Roads visible

M61 motorway

Walton Summit Motorway

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