Marsh Lane overbridge, view north, 10 January 1996

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

Work at Marsh Lane has only really started in the last three months. Foundations for the new bridge are now taking shape, and the line the road will take can be seen.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 17 (Marsh Lane overbridge)

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