Gorton Brook underbridge, view north, 16 October 1995

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

This overhead view offers a clearer picture of waterproofing works at Gorton Brook underbridge. A delivery of pre-cast concrete pipes has just arrived on top of the embankment to the right.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 15 (Gorton Brook underbridge)

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