Sandy Lane overbridge, view east, 29 April 1996
Sandy Lane overbridge, view east (see all photos of the same view)
At Sandy Lane, in the foreground, limited progress has been made on the new bridge. Beyond, on the section leading towards Marsh Lane, part of the eastbound carriageway has been laid and there appear to now be several layers of tarmac on this short length.
Structure 16 (Sandy Lane overbridge)
Structure 17 (Marsh Lane overbridge)
B5256 Sandy Lane
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