Hill House Farm overbridge, view north, 29 April 1996
Hill House Farm overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
Hill House Farm bridge is substantially in place now, with its deck complete. Its approaches and abutments still need work before it can be used.
Date
29 April 1996
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 16a (Hill House Farm overbridge)
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