Saltney Ferry Road
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Saltney Ferry Road by John S Turner as part of the Geograph project.
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Saltney Ferry Road
Image: © John S Turner Taken: 3 Dec 2006
This photo is taken in SJ3664. However, its purpose is to show how the road, which was completely straight in 1892, is now curved to go over the railway bridge in SJ3665. In 1892 there was only a level crossing to the left of where the bridge is now, but as the road and rail traffic became busier a bridge was built alongside so as not to cause disruption. When the bridge was completed the traffic was diverted over it and the crossing was closed. Subsequently a new locomotive shed was built on this side of the track and on top of the original road. The remains of the old road now provide access to the scrapyard that occupies the railway sidings.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.175648
Longitude
-2.945518