Marsh Farm overbridge, view north, 29 April 1996

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

The bridge at Marsh Farm has two steel spans in place, but no deck as yet. Scaffolding is still in position around the central pier.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 17a (Marsh Farm overbridge)

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