August 1st 2001: Ashton Road West bridge, looking west before work started, showing the culvert.

June 13th 2002: The second phase of the bridge, looking west. The towpath has yet to be constructed below the bridge.

September 5th 2002: Looking west.

September 5th 2002: Looking north-west. The new roadway has been completed and is open to traffic.

My thanks to Wrekin Construction for providing access to the site to take these photographs.

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