M6 interchange, view west, 21 October 1996

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

This view shows progress on the viaduct across the M6 very clearly. In some places deck sections have yet to be lifted into place between the steel beams; elsewhere concrete deck has been poured. In the foreground, concrete pouring can be seen in action.

Date
Direction of view
West
Structures visible

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

Roads visible

M6 motorway

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