08-05-2025
Newbridge Road contractors issue update on repairs
The B5605 road was subject to a landslip in 2021 during Storm Christoph, and has remained closed ever since, with January 25, 2025 marking the fourth anniversary of the closure.
Its closure has proven a huge frustration for residents, and caused traffic "chaos" in Llangollen and surrounding areas when the A483 viaducts are closed during inclement weather.
Earlier this year, Clwyd South MS Ken Skates published an update from Wrexham Council which detailed why work had been paused on site amid necessary permits and consents.
Newbridge Road (Image: Newsquest) The local authority then issued a further update stating that there was set to be a large presence at the site and that the road will be open to traffic from spring/summer.
Local councillor Terry Evans said that work was scheduled to be completed in May, however, an exact completion date was never confirmed.
Towards the end of April, Jones Bros issued two updates on their Facebook page saying they were making "steady progress".
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A spokesperson for Jones Bros Contractors said: "We are making steady progress with installing the piled foundation wall at Newbridge.
"The piles are 17m long each and will form the lower concrete wall that will eventually retain the new constructed slope and allow the road at the top to be reinstated.
The walls scheduled for Newbridge Road. (Image: Jones Bros)
"Thank you to all the local residents for their patience and understanding as we push on to complete this project.
"The upper wall that will run along the footpath is currently being precast off site by our subcontractor in Ruthin and will be delivered to site in the coming months. Installation of the wall will commence once the fill material to the slope has been placed. We have sourced local materials for the cladding to match the existing aesthetics of the area."
Wrexham Council were asked whether the repairs would be completed this month, they stated a further update would be published in the coming weeks.
