US EditionMenai Bridge closure: Government publishes answers to a number of key questions
The 200-year-old bridge sees urgent bolt replacements amid ongoing structural works, diverting 13,300 daily vehicles to Britannia Bridge, Welsh Government said.
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The Menai Bridge will reopen to cars, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians in the coming days, says the Welsh Government. The Welsh Government says that they expect people to be able to cross the bridge between Bangor and Porthaethwy between 7am and 7pm, and that it will be completely closed overnight.
Economic resilience of Ynys Môn undermined by bridge failures, says MP
Plaid Cymru MP for Ynys Môn, Llinos Medi. Photo Plaid Cymru Plaid Cymru MP for Ynys Môn, Llinos Medi, has accused both the Welsh and UK Governments of “complete failure” in planning and funding strategic infrastructure projects, following the latest closure of the Menai Suspension Bridge. The historic 200-year-old crossing was closed to all vehicles at 2pm on Saturday (October 4), after engineers identified bolts beneath the bridge that require …
MP Calls for Long-Term Solution After Menai Bridge Closure Chaos
Plaid Cymru MP for Ynys Môn, Llinos Medi has said that the latest closure of the Menai Suspension Bridge “exposes the complete failure of strategic planning from the Welsh Government, and a lack of commitment to funding infrastructure projects by successive UK Governments.” The unexpected closure of the bridge over the weekend has caused widespread disruption for commuters, freight traffic, and local businesses on Anglesey. With engineers identi…
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