Date: 29/10/2022

A look back at the tortuous process that fuelled hopes a third crossing would one day materialise.

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A view looking south west from Ffordd Caergybi / Holyhead Road on Anglesey, along the Menai Straits in 1988, to the lengthy Britannia Bridge that links the Isle of Anglesey main rail line from Holyhead, and the freight line running to Amlwch, into the mainland rail network. The bridge was previously rail only but, following a severe arson fire, was fitted with an upper road vehicle deck to allow an extension of the A55 expressway to be built through to Holyhead.
Location: Britannia Bridge
Company: Chester and Holyhead Railway
26/03/1988 David Pesterfield

About to cross the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait westbound on 29 May 2013. Originally a tubular bridge designed by Robert Stephenson, it was rebuilt after a major fire in 1970. A later addition was a road deck for the A55 trunk road. At each end of the bridge is a pair of limestone lions couchant, an example of which can be seen on the right.
Location: Britannia Bridge
Company: Chester and Holyhead Railway
29/05/2013 John McIntyre

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