Ableton Lane Tunnel
From Bristol Railway Archive
To Bristol, the North or London: Cross Hands Road
To Wales: Severn Tunnel
History
Ableton Lane Tunnel is 97 yards long and is named after the lane that used to pass across it's top. This part of Ableton Lane disappeared when Severn Road was constructed.
1960s
 4156 exits the tunnel and heads for Pilning. © Gerald Peacock |
 A modern day view of the portal that faces the Severn Tunnel. Note the paint on the brickwork that used to make the old semaphore signals more visible. |
