A49 underbridge, view south, 20 July 1995

A49 underbridge, view south (see all photos of the same view)

The new bridge, and the diversion of the A49, are taking shape, with half the new bridge deck in place. Grey material has been brought in to fill the sides of the embankment around the bridge.

Date
Direction of view
South
Structures visible

Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)

Roads visible

A49 Wigan Road

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