Sandy Lane overbridge, view west, 4 October 1994

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

A start has been made on the diversion that will carry Sandy Lane while the bridge is built to carry it over the new motorway, but at this stage, the road is still running on its original line.

Date
Direction of view
West
Roads visible

B5256 Sandy Lane

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