Replacement of famous Eryri ‘wobbly’ bridge approved by planners

Replacement of famous Eryri ‘wobbly’ bridge approved by planners

Planners approved with conditions an application to upgrade Sappers Bridge –  also known as Pont y Soldiwr – which crosses the Afon Conwy at…

Replacement of famous Eryri 'wobbly' bridge approved by planners

Wider footbridge to help increase accessibility to more users and encourage active travel

Council to replace famous 'Sappers Bridge' over Afon Conwy in Betws y Coed

A famously wobbly Eryri suspension foot-bridge which closed amid safety concerns is to be replaced. Planners approved with conditions an application to upgrade Sappers Bridge – also known as Pont y Soldiwr – which crosses the Afon Conwy at Betws y Coed. The original Sappers bridge was built by Royal Engineers (Sappers) in 1917 but was later