A49 underbridge, view north, 29 April 1996
A49 underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The bridge over the A49 is now substantially complete; at the far end, waterproofing can be seen against the vertical walls where the earth embankment has not yet been piled against it. In the foreground, work is happening at pace to complete the westbound carriageway over the bridge, which will be needed as a diversion route in the near future. It will carry traffic while the far side of the bridge remains unfinished.
Structure 5 (A49 underbridge)
A49 Wigan Road
What's new
The sunlit uplands
On Saturday 31 May something historic happened. The Heads of the Valleys Road was finally complete.
Grand openings
Our much-loved Opening Booklets section has two new publications for you to explore, and we’re making some overdue changes to make them easier to find and easier to read.
Silver bullet
The Silvertown Tunnel is finally open for business. One question remains: what’s it for?
Have you seen...
Sir James Drake
County Surveyor and Bridgemaster for Lancashire in the 1950s and 60s, Drake was instrumental in the motorway revolution.
