M6 interchange, view west, 2 June 1997

M6 interchange, view west (see all photos of the same view)

Tarmac has been laid on one of the two carriageways over the long viaduct. Beneath it, most of the roundabout has also been laid out, though the side nearest the camera doesn't yet have kerb lines or drainage.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)

Roads visible

M6 motorway

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