Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge, view east, 20 July 1995
Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge, view east (see all photos of the same view)
The new bridge over the canal is substantially complete, as are the earthworks on its approaches. The temporary bridge used while it was being built is still in situ.
Date
20 July 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
East
Structures visible
Structure 19 (Leeds-Liverpool Canal underbridge)
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