Marsh Lane overbridge, view north, 2 June 1997

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

Marsh Lane overbridge has been open for less than six months, but already the road underneath has been formed almost in its entirety. It appears to still be missing a final wearing course of tarmac and road markings.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 17 (Marsh Lane overbridge)

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