Further news from the east side.

The incredible pace of work continues.  All sections of the viaduct on the east side of the main line are now in place.  The embankment continues to grow and the section next to the Cambridge branch is having its soil covering put in place.  I accessed the Icknield Way from the Wilbury Hill end to see what the quarry looked like close up but very little could be seen other than the haul road.  First photo was taken from the top of the hill and is a long lens shot of the viaduct as it passes over the main line and through the redundant sewage works. An East Coast service marks the main line.

The viaduct section ends with a concrete end wall where the embankment will take over.

 The section of embankment being covered with soil. 

 Turning slightly right, the farmer's accommodation bridge with the embankment not at full height here.

Close-up of the bridge with a First Capital Connect service passing.  From this angle the bridge looks to be the right height!

Haul road crossing of the Icknield Way.  No sign of the banksman today!

 Drove round to the end of Wilbury Way to take this shot showing the end of the viaduct.

 Close up of the end wall where the embankment will take over.

Finally a picture showing all eight sections of viaduct on the east side.