A6 overbridge, view north, 12 January 1995

A6 overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)

The Preston Road roundabout has been removed entirely, and a temporary diversion built to carry the A6 around the site of the future bridge across the motorway. Excavations are now beginning to create foundations for the bridge.

Date
Direction of view
North
Structures visible

Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)

Roads visible

A6 Preston Road

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