Tutshill Bridge: Community Demands Reopening

0:00On April 20, residents in Tutshill are pushing hard for the old Y bridge to reopen after more than a year of closure. This historic Grade 1 listed structure, the world's oldest five arch cast iron bridge, spans the river Y between Gloucestershire and England, and Mammothshire in Wales. It's shut to vehicles back in October 2025, then to pedestrians and cyclists in March 2026, all because of cracks found in, its beams. Councils from both counties are standing firm on safety first, saying they've set up real-time cameras and monitoring systems to track any worsening. Cracks. They've issued a joint statement emitting the hassle for locals, but insisting investigations must continue before any fixes. Folks on the ground are fed up, calling it a total waste since the bridge was built to connect communities. One resident pointed out that just watching the cracks won't mend them, and the local parish council chair labeled it an extraordinarily big issue, splitting daily life.

1:03A business right at the bridge's end, Coxie lifestyle, even had to relocate because of the shutdown, though the owner praised the strong community, support stepping in. Councils promised more updates on the Mammothshire website as assessments wrap up, but for now, the bridge stays closed while everyone hopes for real. Progress Zoom.