🚨 **Historic Chepstow Bridge Closure Alert!** 🚨
Attention all locals and travellers! The iconic Old Wye Bridge in Chepstow has been closed off to traffic immediately after a routine inspection uncovered some troubling news. 🚧
This architectural gem, a proud feat of early 19th-century engineering, has been a vital link between Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire for over 200 years. Sadly, engineers have identified a crack on one of its beams, prompting swift action to ensure safety. 🚦
While vehicles are temporarily banned from crossing, fear not, cyclists and pedestrians, the bridge remains open for you! 🚴♀️🚶♂️
Monmouthshire Council is now in discussions with engineers to figure out the next steps. They’re committed to keeping everyone updated, so stay tuned on social media for the latest developments.
This grade I listed structure isn’t just any bridge; it’s the world’s largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years of iron and steel construction. Dubbed an “architectural marvel,” its closure is a reminder of our duty to preserve such historical treasures. 🌉
Let’s hope for swift resolutions and perhaps take a moment to admire this grand old structure when passing by – safely, of course! ❤️
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📸 Image credit: Monmouthshire County Council