Work is to start on the Dyfi Bridge CONSTRUCTION of the new £46m Dyfi Bridge near Machynlleth is set to begin in March, Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates said today (Friday, 12 February) The scheme will improve road safety, strengthen links between communities, provide active travel opportunities and build resilience against flooding, as well as improve transport connectivity to help stimulate further economic development in this part of Wales. The new development will be a viaduct across the floodplain and a river bridge across the Afon Dyfi approximately 480m upstream of the existing bridge The current 19th century bridge is frequently closed due to flooding, an occurrence which is likely to increase with the impact of climate change.
A 41-year-old driver who failed to stop for police near Machynlleth has been arrested. North Wales Policing Unit said the man was eventually stopped and arrested near Dolgellau after failing to stop for Dyfed-Powys Police officers near Dyfi Bridge last night. Police said the driver failed a breath and drugs test, was found to be in possession of cannabis, had no insurance and was driving with a provisional licence. In a tweet, North Wales Policing Unit said: A 41-yr-old man arrested nr #Dolgellau last night after failing to stop for @DyfedPowys nr Dyfi Bridge. We found & stopped the car .