Marsh Lane overbridge, view east, 21 October 1996

Marsh Lane overbridge, view east (see all photos of the same view)

In this picture both Marsh Lane (at the bottom) and Marsh Farm bridge (at the top) can be seen. Both are nearing completion, though neither are actually in use yet.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 17 (Marsh Lane overbridge)

Structure 17a (Marsh Farm overbridge)

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