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.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)

Roads visible

A49 Wigan Road

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