Sandy Lane overbridge, view north, 3 April 1995

Sandy Lane overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

The temporary diversion of Sandy Lane has been completed and is in use. The original course is still in situ, but will shortly be dug out and a new bridge built on its line to carry the road over the motorway.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 16 (Sandy Lane overbridge)

Roads visible

B5256 Sandy Lane

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