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A new £1million bridge has been completed near the village of Rhandirmwyn in the Tywi Valley. It replaces the old Galltybere Bridge, which had been subject to a three tonne weight restriction, and is a lifeline for the local community. The new two span bridge is 45 metres in length and has been built downstream of the Galltybere Bridge, which dates back to approximately 1925 and was the only means of access for a number of properties. The construction works were carried out on behalf of the council by TRJ (Betws) Limited. The project was made possible thanks to funding made available through the Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI). Executive Board Member for Technical Services Cllr Colin Evans said: “The new bridge can accommodate traffic up to 40 tonnes which is vital for rural communities such as this. “This new bridge has been needed for some time and fortunately with the aid of LGBI funding it has now been made possible.” Local authorities were able draw down a total of ...

Works to build a new £1million bridge near the village of Rhandirmwyn in the Tywi Valley are progressing well. The structure will replace the existing Galltybere Bridge, which has been subject to a three tonne weight restriction since 2008. The project has been made possible thanks to funding made available through the Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI). The Galltybere Bridge was built in approximately 1925 and is the only means of access for a number of properties. The new two span bridge is 45 metres in length and is being built downstream of the existing bridge which will remain open until it is completed. The construction works began in August, and are being carried out on behalf of the council’s Street Scene section by TRJ (Betws) Limited. Works are progressing well, with both abutments and central pier nearly complete. It is anticipated that the steel beams for the new deck will be installed early February and the reinforced concrete deck slab will proceed after this. E...