'It's better than Netflix' - people watch rows erupt on the 'Swearing Bridge'

FOR best views of the action, locals recommend the Tu Hunt i'r Bont tearoom or the Eagles beer garden.

- ANDREW FORGRAVE

From here, there's a reasonable chance of seeing a “hilarious” row erupting on Llanrwst’s 17th-century bridge over the Afon Conwy.

For as long as anyone can remember, High Noon showdowns have been taking place on the apex of a humpback bridge that is a Welsh icon.

When drivers approach the single-lane bridge, there's no way of knowing if a vehicle is also crossing from the opposite direction.

A recent video shared online showed the inevitable outcome: two motorists gesticulating, each insisting they have right of way.

A few hours later, an almost identical scenario played out, this time involving a truck and a queue of cars.

Some residents shake their heads sadly, others draw up their seats and watch the unfolding dramas.

"Who needs Netflix...?" noted one man online. Another added: “We used to sit on the bridge watching them argue, it was fun!”

Impasses on Pont Fawr bridge are part of local folklore - so much so that it's been dubbed Pont y Rhegi (‘The Swearing Bridge). One celebrated individual used to arbitrate disputes and for a while the bad language dissipated.

Attempts to find a solution have done little to ease the problems. Sensors embedded in the bridge asphalt near the A470 trigger a flashing amber light on the other side of the bridge, warning oncoming drivers to stop.