2023
SH7866 : Newly cleared approach to Dolgarrog bridge
taken 2 years ago, near to Dolgarrog, Conwy, Wales
Newly cleared approach to Dolgarrog bridge
The river bridge has reopened after more than two years. The Dolgarrog Pipe Bridge over the Afon Conwy - which carries two water pipes that supply drinking water to over 43,000 local homes and businesses - closed to the public in January 2021 due to concerns over its condition.
Funding of £1.2m from Dwr Cymru and a £735,000 Welsh Government grant for Conwy County Borough Council was obtained. Work to strengthen, repair, and improve the bridge started in May 2022 and was completed earlier this month (June 2023).
The work has left an enhanced approach.
Dolgarrog railway station, a halt, is the other side of the bridge.
Built in 1916 this carried a branch line from the Aluminium works across the Afon Conwy to join with the Conwy Valley line.
Passenger services were withdrawn in 1932 and goods traffic ceased in 1960. The track was lifted in 1964.
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