A major A-road bridge will undergo a "specialist inspection" after part of it fell off, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
The A48 Briton Ferry Bridge was closed in both directions for several hours on the morning of Wednesday, May 3, after early reports from the scene suggested there were "structural issues" on the bridge itself. Police later confirmed they had been called to the bridge to help with the road closure while highway officers investigated the issue - but were unable to comment on what had happened to the bridge which led to its closure.
But more details have now been shared by the Welsh Government. A statement explained: "The A48 Briton Ferry Dock Viaduct was closed due to a drainage pipe detaching from the underside of the bridge deck and falling onto wasteland under the bridge. The presence or absence of the drainage pipe does not contribute to the structural capacity of the viaduct." You can get the latest Neath Port Talbot news stories straight to your inbox with our free newsletter. Sign up here
