Stanworth Farm underpass, view north west, 21 October 1996

Stanworth Farm underpass, view north west (see all photos of the same view)

The box structure of Stanworth Farm underpass appears to be complete, but the motorway embankment has not yet been formed above it.

Date
Direction of view
North West
Structures visible

Structure 21 (Stanworth Farm underpass)

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