Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge, view east, 16 October 1995

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

The new bridge can be seen here almost complete, with the site's haul road now crossing between temporary barriers while guard rails are installed. On the right there is almost no trace of the temporary bridge that stood there for over a year.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 19 (Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge)

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