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Tuesday 27 Nov 2018

Abergavenny Station footbridge refurbishment continues

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| Wales & Western

Network Rail will deliver the next stage of the Abergavenny Station footbridge refurbishment scheme from Monday 3 December 2018.

This phase of the project will see engineers remove the existing bridge deck, which will be repaired and refurbished at a specialist workshop in Cardiff.  Engineers will also carry out essential repairs to the bridge’s support columns and staircases, which will remain in situ at the station.  

The work is expected to be completed by Spring 2019 when the bridge deck will be lifted back into place. During the work, a temporary footbridge will be installed for passengers to access both station platforms.

Chris Wildy, works delivery manager for Network Rail Wales and Borders, said: “The refurbishment of Abergavenny Station footbridge is essential for passengers using the station, as it has reached the end of its serviceable life.

“We have been working closely with Monmouthshire County Council on our plans, which will see the historic structure refreshed for the benefit of passengers and the local community.

“We thank the local residents and stations users in advance for their patience as we deliver this essential work.”

The contractor delivering this work on behalf of Network Rail recently refurbished footbridges at Llanfair PG and Penmaenmawr on the North Wales Coastline.