M6 interchange, view west, 17 July 1996

M6 interchange, view west (see all photos of the same view)

This picture focusses on the viaduct across the M6, where much of the bridge deck is now in place on the north side of the structure.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)

Roads visible

M6 motorway

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