A6 overbridge, view west, 3 April 1995

A6 overbridge, view west (see all photos of the same view)

Sheet piling can be seen behind the bridge foundations, which is supporting the utilities that used to run beneath the A6 until the bridge is ready to carry them. Beyond, excavation work has begun on the cutting for the motorway.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)

Roads visible

A6 Preston Road

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