The Menai Bridge has closed for essential maintenance work, which could see it shut to traffic until early 2023. The historic crossing has been closed to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, following safety recommendations from structural engineers, it has been announced. The closure came into force from 2pm on Friday, October 21.
The announcement was made following recent testing of the bridge's existing hangers. As part of UK Highways A55 ongoing maintenance of the Menai Bridge, it was identified that further testing would need to be carried out, alongside the replacement of some of the hangers.
Further investigation has identified serious risks and structural engineers have recommended to close the bridge to all traffic. The findings that led to the recommendation to close the bridge are currently being reviewed which could take up to two weeks. Available options to reopen the bridge as soon as possible are being actively assessed.
