PLANS to build a new bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Brecon have been submitted.

[Alan de Enfield]

New bridge plans for canal in Newport | South Wales Argus

 

PLANS to build a new bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Brecon have been submitted.

If approved, a manually-operated bascule bridge will be built on a section of the canal next to Blaen-y-Pant Crescent in the Maesglas area of the city.

It comes as part of plans to promote active travel – with the canal path forming part of the National Cycle Network.

Currently, this section of canal is crossed by the existing Gwastad Bridge.

But, according to active travel guidelines, it does not meet requirements, as it is considered to be a pinch point.

 

Despite this, the existing bridge is set to remain, as it is considered “is archaeologically sensitive and of heritage importance.”

A bascule bridge operates with a counterweight, allowing the bridge to lift to allow boats to pass.

What else do plans show?
 

The planning application, submitted by Newport City Council show that if approved, the new bridge will be built at a lower aspect than the original bridge – hence the need for it to be manually lifted, allowing boats to pass underneath.

 

According to planning documents, “the proposed bridge is to be open in its appearance/construction so that the view of the existing Gwasted Bridge is not obscured.”

Along with the bridge itself, it is proposed that footpaths in the vicinity of the bridge will also be resurfaced.

 

Artist impression of the new bridge

 

[Murflynn]

13 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

New bridge plans for canal in Newport | South Wales Argus

 

PLANS to build a new bridge over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Brecon have been submitted.

 

 

 

 

I never knew that Brecon was in Newport until you introduced two words into the press report.

[David Mack]

48 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

 

 

So where's the counterweight then?

[Mad Harold]

3 minutes ago, David Mack said:

 

So where's the counterweight then?

Looks like the job is yours!  😃

[Graham Davis]

I'm glad someone else has noted the geographical errors!

But then The Argos isn't renowned for it's accuracy.

[Chris Lowe]

It certainly isn't a counter weighted bascule bridge in that artist impression, maybe someone should have shown the artist this website Bascule Bridges 

[Alan de Enfield]

 

 

 

I think it is actually the 'height restriction' barrier, which allows 'ghostly cyclists' to cross but has been tested (and failed) when a large van tried to cross the bridge.

 

 

 

[Tonka]

And how will a boat get under it when it is up. 

[Chris Lowe]

19 minutes ago, Tonka said:

And how will a boat get under it when it is up. 

The abutment angle does look like it will be difficult