View east from Brimmicroft footbridge to Riley Green 2, 17 July 1996
View east from Brimmicroft overbridge to Riley Green (see all photos of the same view)
This picture gives a clear overview of the state of works from Brimmicroft through to the end of the contract.
Date
17 July 1996
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
East
Structures visible
Structure 19a (Brimmicroft overbridge)
Structure 20/20a (Riley Green interchange bridges)
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