A49 underbridge, view east, 16 October 1995
A49 underbridge, view east (see all photos of the same view)
This close view of the new A49 bridge shows that the structure is nearly finished. On the left side there are works on the bridge parapet. The new course of the A49 underneath is not yet very far progressed.
Date
16 October 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
East
Structures visible
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
Roads visible
A49 Wigan Road
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