A49 underbridge, view north, 16 October 1995
A49 underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The new bridge structure appears essentially complete, with its deck fully in place, and work appears to be in progress fitting the parapets. The new embankment does not yet quite reach the structure on either side.
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
A49 Wigan Road
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