A6 overbridge, view east, 20 July 1995

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

The new A6 bridge is at the very bottom of the picture. Beyond it the corridor the motorway will follow through Walton Summit is visible, stretching away to the M65.

Date
Direction of view
East
Structures visible

Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)

Structure 8 (Tramway Lane underbridge)

Roads visible

A6 Preston Road

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