Stanworth Farm underpass, view north, 2 June 1997

Stanworth Farm underpass, view north (see all photos of the same view)

Stanworth Farm underpass has been complete for some time. Above it, the carriageway nearest the camera is surfaced and has road markings down, but the dry summer weather and bare earthworks have conspired to cover it in dust.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 21 (Stanworth Farm underpass)

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