Sandy Lane overbridge, view north, 20 July 1995

Sandy Lane overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

The diversion carrying Sandy Lane around the future bridge is now complete, and with the road out of the way, excavation work has taken place. The first stage of construction work for the south bridge footing is visible.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 16 (Sandy Lane overbridge)

Roads visible

B5256 Sandy Lane

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