Gorton Brook underbridge, view north, 16 October 1995
Gorton Brook underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
This overhead view offers a clearer picture of waterproofing works at Gorton Brook underbridge. A delivery of pre-cast concrete pipes has just arrived on top of the embankment to the right.
Structure 15 (Gorton Brook underbridge)
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