Gorton Brook culvert, view east, 3 April 1995

Gorton Brook culvert, view east (see all photos of the same view)

The culvert is in the middle of this picture and appears to be complete and in use. At the bottom, Gorton Brook underbridge is nearing completion. To the top right, the borrow pits at Brindle are visible, where excavation has started to gather extra material to build embankments.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 15 (Gorton Brook underbridge)

Structure 15a (Gorton Brook culvert)

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