A6 overbridge, view east, 20 July 1995
A6 overbridge, view east (see all photos of the same view)
The new A6 bridge is at the very bottom of the picture. Beyond it the corridor the motorway will follow through Walton Summit is visible, stretching away to the M65.
Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)
Structure 8 (Tramway Lane underbridge)
A6 Preston Road
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