Gorton Brook underbridge, view north, 10 January 1996
Gorton Brook underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
Half of the underbridge has now been covered with earth to form the continuous embankment. On the exposed half, waterproofing has yet to be applied. To the right, the slopes of the embankment have been seeded and grassed over.
Date
10 January 1996
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 15 (Gorton Brook underbridge)
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