Stanworth rock cutting, view west, 14 February 1997

Stanworth rock cutting, view west (see all photos of the same view)

The shape of the new motorway can now be seen at Stanworth, with drainage gulleys being installed on the slopes of the rock cutting. At the bottom of the picture, the carriageways run out at the boundary fence where contract 2 begins.

Date
14 February 1997 (see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
West

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