The viaduct will be closed for three short period, the fist being this autumn. "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. 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. 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. Closing the bridge is one of over 100 cost saving options totalling £13 million that were put to a public consultation in Autumn 2015. 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 bridge is now closed to trains and will be shut until October 10, but the pedestrian walkway remains open. "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. Barmouth Bridge, in Gwynedd, is to undergo a £25m upgrade to protect it for visitors in the future. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. 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.

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 well as being an important transport link it is historically significant infrastructure, and I look forward to seeing these plans taken forward.”James Price, chief executive of the Welsh Government’s transport, body, Transport for Wales said: “We’re working collaboratively to ensure minimal disruption for our passengers while work takes place.

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The council pays Network Rail £30,800 per year towards maintenance costs. 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. 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. We parked the cars up at the station and bikes with little people (5, 3 and 8 months) across the bridge. 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. The northern end of the viaduct, where the swing bridge is located, is next to Figle Fawr a rock at the base of the Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles can cross the estuary via the footbridge on the bridge's eastern side.A bridge across the Mawddach Estuary at Barmouth was proposed by the On 3 June 1867, horse-drawn carriages crossed the viaduct.

The Grade II listed bridge will have its timber and metal elements replaced, as … Authorisation for the railway was received in 1861 - 2 and the detailed design of the bridge was started. 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.

You can unsubscribe at any time. A petition to save a bridge footpath from closure has been signed by 30,000 people. Work will begin next month and take three years to complete. The bridge was subsequently closed for six months for repairs.