Traffic management on the Menai Suspension Bridge was temporarily suspended earlier this week after a member of the public allegedly abused and harassed workers, with the company responsible warning further incidents could lead to more bridge closures, reports Nation Cymru.

UK Highways A55 Ltd said operations were halted on the evening of Monday 27 July after the latest incident placed the welfare and safety of staff at risk. Footage of the confrontation was later shared on social media.

The company said abuse directed at operatives had become “a common feature” during the second phase of maintenance work on the Grade I-listed bridge.

In a statement, it said:

“Our priority will always be the safety and wellbeing of our workforce and subcontractors.”

The contractor rejected suggestions made online that workers using mobile phones while on duty were not paying attention, saying operatives use their phones to verify the revenue weight of vehicles because information provided by drivers can sometimes be inaccurate or understated.

Traffic management was introduced to enforce the 7.5-tonne weight limit on the bridge after repeated cases of non-compliance.

Traffic management returned to the bridge on Tuesday but the company warned that if further harassment or non-compliance occurs, operatives will leave the site, North Wales Police will be notified and the bridge will be closed.

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