A6 overbridge, view north, 10 January 1996

A6 overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

Steelwork for the new overbridge is on the ground between the abutments, but work here appears to have stalled since October, and it's not clear why. The A6 runs on a temporary diversion around the left side of the bridge.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)

Roads visible

A6 Preston Road

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