M5 Motorway - Brockworth Road bridge
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M5 Motorway - Brockworth Road bridge
Image: © J Whatley Taken: 31 Aug 2010
The concrete blocks in the central reservation and around both side pillars are to provide extra protection against the risk of collision and consequent bridge collapse. This structure dates from the motorway's opening in 1971.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.868569
Longitude
-2.158696