A6 overbridge, view south west, 20 July 1995

A6 overbridge, view south west (see all photos of the same view)

A cutting has been formed for the motorway at the right of the picture, and work is now progressing at speed on the bridge that will carry the A6. Until the bridge is complete and carrying traffic, the temporary diversion of the A6 is in the way of the next part of the cutting.

Date
Direction of view
South West
Structures visible

Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)

Roads visible

A6 Preston Road

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