Llanyblodwel Bridge Closure – Update

Update from Shropshire Council:

We would like to update you on the progress with the repair work to Llanyblodwel No 1 Bridge following the damaged caused by a vehicle strike in late June 2021. The bridge was closed on an emergency basis on the grounds of public safety and to safeguard the structural integrity of the bridge. The bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and therefore we needed to preserve the fabric of the bridge from further bridge strikes or vehicle impact damage until the repairs could be carried out.

The repair work is now programmed to start on the 3rd May 2022 and last up to 16 weeks.

The repair works will involve taking down and rebuilding the full length of the upstream parapet which will also include specialist masonry repairs, cast iron rail repairs and surfacing works.

Unfortunately in order to carry out the proposed work safely it will be necessary to keep the bridge closed to vehicular traffic.  The normal working hours will be between 8.00am to 16.00pm Monday to Friday.

While the bridge is closed, traffic will be diverted via the current temporary diversion route using local roads which crosses the County boundary into Powys County Council by a signed diversion route (https://one.network/?tm=GB127444962).

Access over the bridge for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will remain available throughout the proposed work although there may be some delay at times to maintain safety.

We apologise for the disruption this has caused the community.

The work will be carried out by the Council’s term maintenance contractor Kier, with supervision being provided by WSP on behalf of Shropshire Council.

In order to inform the public of the proposals, advance notice signs have been erected at the bridge and an information letter is being delivered to local properties effected this week.