Petition for new Menai crossing tops 2,000 signatures in two days
A Welsh Senedd petition calling for the construction of a new crossing over the Menai Strait has attracted more than 2,000 signatures in just two days, amid growing frustration over repeated closures of the historic Menai Suspension Bridge. The petition had reached 2,247 signatures by Saturday morning, comfortably exceeding the threshold required for consideration by […]
UPDATE: Additional measures enacted to keep Menai Bridge open during festival week
The Welsh Government have brought in extra measures to ensure the Menai Suspension Bridge remains open during Urdd Eisteddfod week. The bridge, which links mainland north Wales to Anglesey, has been restricted to vehicles under 7.5 tonnes since repair works began in October 2022 but three closures in two days this week, caused by overweight vehicles, […]
Overweight vehicle closes Menai Suspension Bridge
The Menai Suspension Bridge has reopened after being closed following yet another “overweight vehicle” crossing the structure. The bridge, which connects Anglesey with mainland Wales, had to be inspected after the incident, says the North Wales Chronicle. An initial statement from Traffic Wales read: “Due to an overweight vehicle crossing the bridge the road must […]
Menai Suspension bridge to close after safety risk detected
The Menai Suspension Bridge is to close for 26 hours this week, spanning Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May. The closure was ordered after an “immediate safety risk” was identified under the bridge. Nine days of single-lane operation – controlled by traffic lights – are also scheduled, starting on Wednesday 13, reports the Daily Post. […]