A third crossing over the Menai Straits is still on the Welsh Government's project pipeline, with work potentially set to start in 2027. A new bridge that links Ynys Môn to mainland Wales has been on the agenda for years, but has come into focus with the recent temporary closure of Menai Suspension Bridge.
In October, the bridge which was completed in 1826, was unexpectedly closed. Urgent safety repairs to its iron hangers are underway, with work on the bridge set to take between 14 and 16 weeks, with an intended re-opening in early 2023.
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 had called for "urgent support" following the closure's impact on their trade.
