M6 interchange, view north, 12 December 1997
M6 interchange, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The completed junction involves some major structures and earthworks.
Date
12 December 1997
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 4/4a/4c (M6 interchange bridges)
Roads visible
M6 motorway
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