Overview

• The Welsh Government ordered a temporary closure from 14:00 on Saturday, a day after imposing a three-ton limit that restricted the crossing to cars.
• Phase two investigations uncovered bolts on beams beneath the deck that require replacement, prompting engineers to tighten operating rules.
• Feedback from UK Highways A55 on difficulties enforcing the new weight limit led ministers to opt for a full closure pending a workable strategy.
• Emergency access is arranged should high winds from Storm Amy disrupt the Britannia Bridge, which carries most traffic between Anglesey and the mainland.
• Refurbishment that began after 2023 defects has already replaced 168 hangers, with overall completion now pencilled in for spring 2026 and HGV contingencies directed via Park Cybi.