A49 underbridge, view north, 3 April 1995

A49 underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

The shape of the new bridge is now emerging at this site, and topsoil has been cleared from the new line of the A49.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)

Roads visible

A49 Wigan Road

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