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
20 July 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
South
Structures visible
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
Roads visible
A49 Wigan Road
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