Marsh Lane overbridge, view north, 21 October 1996

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

Marsh Lane bridge saw work starting later than on most other bridges, but is now nearing completion. Its span is in place but no road surface has yet been laid.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 17 (Marsh Lane overbridge)

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