Independent businesses of Menai Bridge have spoken of the challenges they have faced, with some businesses deciding to close shop for good following the sudden closure of Menai Suspension Bridge. It comes after the Welsh Government announced that a programme of emergency repairs to resolve safety issues on the historic bridge had begun.
The work is scheduled to complete within four weeks, depending on weather conditions. In October, the bridge which links Ynys Mon to the mainland was unexpectedly closed and urgent safety repairs to its iron hangers began. All traffic was diverted to the neighbouring Britannia Bridge, leaving only pedestrians and cyclists to use the closed bridge.
By the end of November, the Welsh Government announced a support package aimed at easing transport woes for people travelling to and from Anglesey. Some Menai Bridge business owners have also called for "urgent support" following the closure's impact on their trade.
