View east from Brimmicroft footbridge to Riley Green, 20 July 1995

View east from Brimmicroft overbridge to Riley Green (see all photos of the same view)

The site for the combined footbridge and aqueduct at Brimmicroft is now clearly visible, and a pile driver appears to be installing piles to support it.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 19a (Brimmicroft overbridge)

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