A6 overbridge, view north, 21 October 1996
A6 overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
After several years on a temporary diversion, the A6 is now running on its final course over its new bridge, and the cutting to the left is now being excavated.
Date
21 October 1996
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)
Roads visible
A6 Preston Road
What's new
The long way round
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