The £46 million Dyfi Bridge, replacing an old one, improves safety, cuts detours, and boosts school attendance.
The bridge has a 725m viaduct now and it replaced an old 19th-century bridge. That old bridge couldn’t handle today’s traffic, leading to flooding that often closed it. Closures caused a long, 32-mile detour.
This new route is 1.2km long and the structure is now above the floodplain. Safety improved, and it should last 120 years. The project added a better walking, biking path as part of the new bridge.
Nearby homes and businesses get more flood protection. Dafydd Jones runs Ysgol Bro Hyddgen and he noticed some good changes after opening. He said the bridge helps students a lot these days.
The river is close to the school building, making the area flood easily, and kids often miss class. They couldn’t get to school due to heavy rain. The high level from rising river waters kept them away. Since they constructed the bridge, this stopped.
There was major flooding recently, but school continued. Kids now attend classes more often, so they do not need to miss lessons. Ken Skates talked about the Dyfi Bridge too and mentions that its structure is impressive.
“It’s made a real difference in only one year,” he said. He is happy school disruptions are now gone. The bridge helps connect people and businesses.
It keeps the North-South road link alive and well. Walking and biking are now excellent outdoor options. The setting for these activities is quite wonderful.