Network Rail has announced that they have reopened Mardy Road bridge to motorists this week as work continues on to modernise the London to Cardiff rail link.
The 122-year-old bridge has been reconstructed and raised to accommodate the new overhead line equipment to let trains travel using electricity.
The bridge is also wider and includes footpaths and also improves access to a busy pedestrian route.
The new bridge has a lifespan of around 120 years, and has been strengthened to withstand modern day traffic and heavier vehicles.
Preparatory works began on the bridge in January 2017, with the bridge closing to traffic in late March last year.
What did the officials say?
Steve Keighley, programme manager for Network Rail in Wales and Borders, said:
“I am pleased that we have completed the upgrade of Mardy Road bridge and I would like to thank the local community for bearing with us while we carried out this work as part of our Railway Upgrade Plan.
“We will continue to work closely with Arriva Trains Wales and GWR to ensure people can get to where they needed to be as we modernise the South Wales mainline.”
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