A6 overbridge, view north, 29 April 1996
A6 overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
After making slow progress, in the last three months the bridge has suddenly been almost completed. The deck is now in place and work is in progress on the approaches and parapets.
Date
29 April 1996
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)
Roads visible
A6 Preston Road
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