Menai Suspension Bridge weight limit introduced

Larger vehicles will not be able to cross. There will be a police presence at the bridge to ensure compliance.

This follows investigation work underneath the bridge which was carried out as part of the Phase 2 work. The investigation showed some of the bolts on beams under the bridge need replacement.

Engineers have recommended the bridge is safe for traffic to use with the new weight limit.

The recommendation has come from engineers working for UK Highways A55 who are responsible for the maintenance of the bridge.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said:

"The urgent advice from structural engineers is that the Menai Suspension bridge should have a new weight limit.

"This is not a position we would want to be in, but we must listen to the advice of engineers.

"I know this will cause particular concern this evening with the arrival of Storm Amy and the potential impact this may have on the Britannia Bridge. There are arrangements in place for emergency vehicles to cross should the Britannia be closed due to high winds.

"We will continue to press UK Highways A55 for an early resolution to this situation which is of concern to me and I know many others."

The weight limit will remain in place until further investigations have taken place. Further updates will be provided over the coming days including updates on impact on the programme of works on the bridge in the longer term.