Swansea’s iconic Sail Bridge to close for two weeks for £40,000 safety upgrade

The pedestrian and cycle-only bridge, which spans the River Tawe, is having its original non-slip surface replaced for the first time since opening in 2003. Swansea Council says the upgrade will improve safety for the hundreds of walkers and cyclists who use it daily and comes as part of a wider investment in highways infrastructure across the city.

The Sail Bridge is one of Swansea’s most recognisable structures and is frequently used for major sporting events and leisure routes linking the city centre to the SA1 development. Its curved deck and soaring mast have made it a symbol of the city’s waterside regeneration.

The works are part of Swansea Council’s multi-million pound highways investment programme, which includes planned resurfacing across main roads city-wide during 2025/26.

“The Sail Bridge is one of our most popular landmarks and is used regularly by the public,” said Cllr Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure. “The original surface is understandably suffering from wear and tear and we want to make sure it can be used and enjoyed for many years to come.”

While the bridge is closed, pedestrians and cyclists are being asked to use alternative crossings via the Tawe bridges or the Trafalgar Bridge, located further along the river.

“The planned upgrade will enable us to replace the non-slip surface and get it back open as soon as possible,” added Cllr Stevens. “All other bridge crossings in the area will be open and accessible and should be used as an alternative while it’s closed.”

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Busy Morriston road bridge to close for six weeks

Swansea Council leader, Rob Stewart highlighted the work being carried out by the South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWWTRA) on social media.

SWWTRA, who manage South Wales’ motorways and trunk roads, say the bridge located on Heol Maes Eglwys Road in Cwmrhydyceirw, will be closed to pedestrians from 7 July and then to all traffic from 18 July until 29 August.

A spokesperson from SWWTRA said: “Shortly essential upcoming works to refurbish the M4 Maes Y Gwernen overbridge, located on Heol Maes Eglwys Road in Morriston, Swansea will begin.

“The works will be carried out by Centregreat Ltd on behalf of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent, acting as Agent for the Welsh Government.

“The bridge will undergo a full bridge deck refurbishment that includes a new deck waterproofing system and carriageway resurfacing.

“To undertake these works, we will need to close the bridge for a six-week period over the school summer holidays.

“Unfortunately, due to the nature of the works it will not be possible to carry out the refurbishment under lane closures.

“Whilst some noise disturbance and disruption can unfortunately be expected, every effort will be made to minimise any inconvenience caused.

“All alternative traffic and pedestrian routes will be clearly signed around the closure with further information available via our Traffic Wales website.”

The work will be carried out in two phases, with the first starting on 7 July, will see the removal of the existing footpath and traffic barrier kerb line. The structure will remain open to traffic, although pedestrians will be diverted.

The second phase starts on 18 July to fully refurbish the bridge deck, including re-waterproofing and resurfacing. The bridge will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians for 6 weeks, commencing 8pm on the last day of school term (18 July).

Motorway traffic on the north side of the bridge will be diverted via Heol Maes Eglwys to Pant Lasau Road, then join the M4 at junction 46 (Llangyfelach Interchange).

Motorway traffic on the south side of the bridge will be diverted via Llanllienwen Road, then join the M4 at junction 45 (Ynysforgan Interchange).

Local traffic on the north side of the bridge will be diverted via Heol Maes Eglwys to Pant Lasau Road, then join the A48 and A4067 southbound. At the Ynysforgan Interchange, exit via Llanllienwen Road.

Local traffic on the south side of the bridge will be diverted via Llanllienwen Road, then take A4067 southbound to join the A48. Use Pant Lasau Road to reach local destinations on the north side.

The bridge is on a number of popular bus routes, including services 4, 4A, 24, 45, 46 and 142.

Swansea Bay News has contacted local bus companies to ask them what arrangements they are putting in place while the bridge closure is in effect.

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On or about Friday, June 7, 2024, Purple Line construction crews will close the Spring Street Bridge in Silver Spring, MD. The closure will be in place until the end of 2024.
During this time, Purple Line crews will demolish the existing bridge and begin construction of the new bridge.

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