Police and Traffic Officers to Be Increased at Menai Bridge After Repeated Closures

Chaos as bridge shuts three times in two days

The Welsh Government has issued a statement following days of traffic chaos which are being linked to overweight vehicles

Menai Suspension Bridge shuts three times in two days causing delays

The Menai Suspension Bridge, in Anglesey, is closed for the third time in about 24 hours.

Police and traffic officers to be increased at Menai Bridge after repeated closures

The incidents have caused significant disruption during the half-term period, with around 100,000 people expected to travel to the Eisteddfod on…

Major delays as Menai Bridge shut again due to 'overweight vehicle' crossing

It is the third time in a week it has been forced to shut causing major traffic disruption in the area

Welsh Government promises action after repeated Menai Bridge closures

A photo of Menai Suspension Bridge from the side at daytime. Photo: Bangor University Mark Mansfield The Welsh Government has promised urgent action to improve the resilience of the Menai crossings after a series of closures caused major disruption during one of Ynys Môn’s busiest weeks of the year. Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper said recent restrictions on the Menai Suspension Bridge had been “deeply frustrating”, particularly during…

New Menai Bridge traffic measures brought in after weight limit breaches

Traffic lights have been introduced on the Menai Bridge as Welsh Government steps up efforts to prevent overweight vehicles from crossing during one of the busiest periods of the year. The changes came into effect on Wednesday evening (27 May) and will remain in place for the duration of the Urdd Eisteddfod. The move follows recent breaches of the bridge’s 7.5 tonne weight restriction, with only vehicles under that limit now permitted to use the…