Work is continuing on a road bridge upgrade project in Cardiff.

The Splott Road bridge is being improved to create space for new overhead wires and posts needed to power trains running on electricity. Similar work is taking place on a number of structures across Cardiff.

The structure is being being rebuilt in two phases to help maintain traffic flow and pedestrian access, as well as to minimise disruption to the local community.

Phase one of the scheme began in February and the partial demolition was carried out over the August bank holiday weekend. Engineers levelled and rebuilt one side of the bridge in preparation for the overhead line equipment needed for new bi-mode trains, which will run on electricity to Cardiff by 2019.


The structure has reopened with traffic management in place, while work continues to prepare the second half of the bridge for demolition and reconstruction in 2018.

Andy Thomas, Network Rail Wales route managing director, said: "This work, as part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, will ensure that the bridge is fit for modern day city traffic, as well as being able to accommodate the equipment needed to improve the passenger experience.

"Our railway is vital to economic prosperity, linking people, businesses and communities and we would like to thank the local community for their patience during this improvement work."

(LM)