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.
Structure 15 (Gorton Brook underbridge)
Structure 15a (Gorton Brook culvert)
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