Overweight vehicle causes Menai Bridge closure
The Menai Suspension Bridge was forced to close temporarily on Friday to allow an inspection to be carried out after an “overweight” vehicle crossed the structure. There is currently a weight restriction in place on the bridge as repair works are ongoing, says North Wales Live. When this is breached the bridge has to shut […]
Driver abuse leads to change in Menai Suspension Bridge traffic control
UK Highways A55 Ltd says that it has had to drop a ‘tidal flow’ traffic system over the Menai Suspension Bridge due to abuse from drivers. The bridge over the Menai Strait has faced years of disruption after faults were first found back in 2022. It has meant multi-million pound repairs to the structure with […]
Work commences on Phase 2 of Menai Suspension Bridge
Hull-based bridge works specialist, Spencer Bridge Engineering (SBE), has commenced the second phase of essential maintenance works on the Menai Suspension Bridge. The SBE team has a long-standing history with the bridge, having first undertaken key works for client UK Highways A55 Ltd and bridge owner Welsh Government in 2020, when they were appointed to […]
Menai Suspension Bridge set for traffic management changes
A new traffic management system will be put in place on the Menai Suspension Bridge with a tidal flow system operating to allow for the permanent repair of the damaged crossbeams. This is due to be in place from 19 February for a period of approximately eight days. From 7am-1pm traffic will be able to […]
Menai Suspension Bridge fully reopens after bolts issue
The Menai Suspension Bridge has fully reopened to two-way traffic following the completion of temporary works to address an issue in a number of bolts on the bridge. The bridge, which links the island of Anglesey to mainland Wales was shut after investigations discovered bolts on beams under the bridge needed replacing. The reopening coincides […]
Menai Suspension Bridge temporarily closed
Despite the Welsh Government’s best efforts to keep the Menai Suspension Bridge open for cars and motorcyclists’, feedback from UK Highways A55 around the challenges with enforcement have led to the temporarily closure of the bridge from 14:00 on Saturday 4 October. The Welsh Government only announced on Friday that the bridge was temporarily only […]
New technology to be used for Menai Suspension Bridge maintenance programme
Engineers carrying out repair works on the 200-year-old Menai Suspension Bridge will use new technology as part of an essential maintenance programme. The grade 1 listed structure is one of only two routes linking Anglesey with mainland Wales. The bridge was closed in 2022 after serious safety concerns were identified during a technical analysis, says […]
Menai Suspension Bridge Phase 2 Works unlikely to finish until Spring 2026
The Welsh Government have issued a written statement about the forthcoming Phase 2 works that are scheduled to begin on the Menai Suspension Bridge later this year. The iconic bridge is a historical and significantly important structure for the people of North Wales, as it provides a vital crossing point between Ynys Mon and the […]
Phase 2 works to begin on Menai Suspension Bridge
The next stage of works to fully restore the Menai Suspension Bridge in north west Wales are set to commence on 3 March. The phase two works will include painting of the underdeck, upgraded lighting and some final structural repairs in preparation for the bridge’s 200th anniversary in 2026. During this period, the bridge will […]
Menai Suspension Bridge reopening after hanger replacement
Following the replacement of all 168 hangers on the Menai Suspension Bridge in North Wales, it has been confirmed that phase one of the programme will be completed on schedule. The bridge will reopen this Saturday (2 November). The start of phase two works, which amongst other things involves the repainting of the bridge, will […]