Sandy Lane overbridge, view north, 12 January 1995
Sandy Lane overbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The temporary diversion of Sandy Lane is nearing completion. Once ready, traffic will be switched onto it, allowing the existing road to be torn up and a new bridge built on its line.
Date
12 January 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 16 (Sandy Lane overbridge)
Roads visible
B5256 Sandy Lane
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