Tramway Lane underbridge, view south, 3 April 1995
Tramway Lane underbridge, view south (see all photos of the same view)
The line of the old M61 link road has been broken up and earthmoving is taking place to form the new line of Tramway Lane where it will meet the roundabout. At the bottom left the foundations are in place for a new office park.
Structure 8 (Tramway Lane underbridge)
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