SAFETY FEARS CLOSE BRIDGE

THE Menai Suspension Bridge linking Anglesey with mainland Wales has closed indefinitely for essential work.

- CONOR GOGARTY & STEVE BAGNALL

The Menai Suspension Bridge has been closed indefinitely

(DAVID POWELL)

The Welsh Government said it had given its “best efforts” to keep the bridge open but that it would be temporarily closed in light of a recent investigation that found bolts on beams under the bridge needed replacing.

“Emergency service vehicle arrangements are in place should the Britannia Bridge [the other bridge between Anglesey and the mainland] be affected by high winds,” said a Welsh Government spokesperson.

Transport cabinet secretary Ken Skates said: “Firstly, I want to apologise to local people. I am deeply sorry for the ongoing disruption that you are facing as work continues to remediate the bridge.