Overview
- The Menai Suspension Bridge was closed several times in a short period, with the most recent interruptions on Wednesday, May 27, after suspected overweight vehicles triggered safety inspections and short shutdowns.
- A 7.5-tonne weight limit has been in place since repair work began in October 2022 and will remain while refurbishment continues through 2027.
- The Welsh Government said it will operate traffic lights on the bridge for the duration of the Urdd Eisteddfod, have operatives turn away vehicles over the limit, increase police and Welsh Government traffic officer presence, and refer breaches to North Wales Police.
- Residents and local politicians have demanded stronger physical and technological controls such as height barriers, ANPR cameras and larger fines, and a public meeting on the issue is scheduled for June 12 in Llangefni.
- Closures force traffic to divert over the Britannia Bridge (A55), causing long tailbacks for commuters and businesses and raising local fears about cross‑Strait resilience given the cancelled third crossing proposal in 2021.