The bridge is now closed to trains and will be shut until October 10, but the pedestrian walkway remains open. The viaduct will be closed for three short period, the fist being this autumn.Bill Kelly, Network Rail’s route director for Wales and Borders, said: “Barmouth Viaduct is one of the most celebrated and recognisable structures in Wales and is the only major timber-built bridge still in use.“We are investing £25m to give Barmouth Viaduct the biggest upgrade in its history, protecting our industrial heritage and ensuring this vital transport link can continue to serve local people and visitors, when the time comes, for generations to come.“We have been working closely with Cadw, Gwynedd County Council and other stakeholders over several years to develop our plans. "Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart said: “The Barmouth Viaduct is an iconic part of Wales’ railway heritage and I am pleased that it is benefiting from a portion of the £2bn UK Government investment in the Wales and Borders network to preserve and upgrade it. Bill Kelly, Network Rail’s route director for Wales and Borders, said: “Barmouth Viaduct is one of the most celebrated and recognisable structures in Wales and is the only major timber-built bridge still in use.
The Grade II listed bridge will have its timber and metal elements replaced, as …
I look forward to seeing how the work progresses.”Originally built with a drawbridge on the northern end, but this was replaced with a steel swing bridge in 1900.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. On 10 October, the bridge was officially opened, and In August 1899, Alfred Jones Collin, the chief engineer of the Cambrian Railways ordered underwater inspections to check the integrity of the drawbridge span’s ironwork.In 1946, the bridge was nearly destroyed after a live In March 2013, the Barmouth Viaduct Access Group (B-VAG), was established to investigate an alternative route from the town centre to the bridge, as the walkway is steep, narrow, and unsuitable for buggies or wheelchairs.Gwynedd Council proposed closing the bridge to pedestrians and cyclists for cost reasons, as it needed to find £9 million of savings by April 2016. As our services will be affected, it’s important for anyone travelling on the Cambrian Line to check before you travel, in case of any changes to our timetables. Barmouth Bridge, in Gwynedd, is to undergo a £25m upgrade to protect it for visitors in the future. A bridge across the Mawddach Estuary at Barmouth was proposed by the Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway, who constructed a line between Aberystwyth and Pwllheli. Authorisation for the railway was received in 1861 - 2 and the detailed design of the bridge was started. A petition calling on the council to "cease considerations of closing this much loved walking and cycling route" attracted 20,000 signatures in a week.On 4 October 2016, Barmouth Bridge was closed to traffic for a week following a fire on the structure.The viaduct celebrated its 150th anniversary in October 2017 with a fireworks display and special charter trains were run.In December 2018 it was reported that the future of the bridge is once again in doubt.In May 2020, a £25m restoration was announced by Network Rail.
I want to reassure the local community that we have adapted these plans to make sure we are following government guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A railway bridge dating back to the Victorian period is set to be closed to pedestrians for the first time thanks to cuts in council funding. "The upgrades by Network Rail will secure the important link between Machynlleth and Pwllheli and protect a popular part of the Wales coastal route.“Together with the £8.5bn investment in Great Western Rail’s Intercity Express trains and electrification between London Paddington and south Wales, and upgrades to North Wales railway lines, the UK Government is delivering improvements in rail infrastructure and improving journeys for passengers in every part of Wales.”Ken Skates, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, said: "I have seen for myself how important the viaduct is to the community so this is welcome investment. Barmouth Bridge was designed by and constructed for the Most of the bridge is built on top of a gravel bed, covered by shifting sand. Barmouth bridge will be closed to everyone except trains from the 24th Feb 2020 for up to one week whilst essential maintenance is carried out on the bridge.
"Plaid Cymru MP for Dwyfor Meirionydd, Liz Saville Roberts, said: “I am pleased Network Rail has set-out a firm timetable to restore this iconic structure, the only major timber railway bridge that is still in use today.“This substantial investment will safeguard Barmouth Viaduct for future generations, strengthening ties among communities along the Cambrian coast and serving as a vital tourism link.“None of this would have been possible without effective cooperation between partner agencies and local stakeholders.
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