Marsh Lane overbridge, view north, 29 April 1996
Marsh Lane overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The north abutment for Marsh Lane bridge is mostly complete; shuttering is in place for construction of the central pier and the south abutment. A mobile crane is on site and appears to be lifting shuttering panels into position.
Structure 17 (Marsh Lane overbridge)
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