Network Rail has completed demolition works on a road bridge upgrade project in Cardiff.

The former Splott Road bridge has been levelled as Network Rail engineers continue work to modernise the South Wales Mainline.

The structure, which has been raised and strengthened as part of the project, has been demolished and rebuilt in two halves, in an innovative feat of engineering which reduced the period of full closure from an anticipated 12 months to two three-week phases.


Steve Keighley, programme manager for Network Rail in Wales and Borders, said: "We are delighted that this major milestone in the modernisation of the South Wales Mainline is complete, with Splott Road being the last bridge to be demolished as part of this project.

"Once complete in summer, the new bridge will have wider footpaths, making it more accessible.

"We worked closely with Arriva Trains Wales and GWR to ensure people could still get to where they needed to be during the bridge demolition, and would like to thank passengers and residents for their patience during the upgrade work."

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