Terminal roundabout, view east, 16 October 1995
Terminal roundabout, view east (see all photos of the same view)
The terminal roundabout is now taking shape and there is machinery visible laying a first course of tarmac around the new circulatory carriageway. Beyond, earthworks are partially completed on the embankment through to the A49 and M6.
Date
16 October 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
East
Structures visible
Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
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