M6 Motorway, Acton Trussell and Bednall, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, 13/04/1961. Creator: John Laing plc.

M6 Motorway, Acton Trussell and Bednall, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, 13/04/1961. Creator: John Laing plc.

2-847-768 - Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

A view of the construction of the Stafford/Wolverhampton railway bridge (Bridge 302) on Section A of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a diesel train approaching along the railway line beneath the bridge. The work on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), between junctions J13 to J16 started in June 1960 and was carried out by John Laing Construction Ltd. Section A was 51/4 miles in length between Dunston and Whitgreave. This bridge is located at grid reference SJ9253218880.


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People Information

Creator
  1. John Laing plc, attributed to: British: construction and civil engineering company

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Staffordshire Acton Trussell

  1. 52 45 00 N , 002 06 00 W

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Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Trade & Industry Construction Industry

Locations & Buildings Other

Locations & Buildings Bridges


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6732x5245
File Size : 34,482kb


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  1. JLP01/08/059517
  1. JLP01_08_059517
  1. 0250009455
  1. 2-847-768
  1. 2847768
  1. JLP01/08/059517


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