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.
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
A49 Wigan Road
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