Plascrug Active Travel Bridge Scheme

Public Consultation Report

There was a considerable response from the general public and key stakeholders with a complete of 1,977 surveys submitted. Of these, 296 clean on-line submissions have been eliminated, leaving 1,681 responses included within the evaluation. The session confirmed a really sturdy choice for Option A. Of the analysed responses, 1,602 chosen Option A as their first alternative, in contrast with 21 for Option B and 35 for Option C (23 no. responses have been unclear by way of Option choice).

The full Public Consultation Report may be downloaded right here – Plascrug Active Travel Bridge Public Consultation Report.

Recommended Next Steps

In mild of the session findings, the following step needs to be to take Option A ahead for additional design growth, topic to feasibility, statutory and third-party approvals, funding concerns, and the decision of the excellent points recognized by way of session.

This subsequent stage ought to embrace continued engagement with straight affected stakeholders because the design develops, significantly in relation to entry, safeguarding, non permanent preparations throughout development, operational impacts and detailed accessibility necessities.

Further updates will likely be posted right here sooner or later because the scheme progresses.

Original session

Ceredigion County Council is planning enhancements to the bridge crossing the railway line at Plascrug, Aberystwyth.

The bridge is a crucial hyperlink to native faculties and leisure amenities, serving to individuals keep away from a for much longer journey by way of the city centre or through Llanbadarn. The bridge was first constructed 20 years in the past, and it’s now busier than ever.

A brand new bridge wants to satisfy fashionable design requirements. It additionally must be wider to deal with the present variety of customers and the anticipated improve sooner or later as extra individuals select to stroll, wheel or cycle.

There are some challenges due to the encompassing growth, and we’ve provide you with a number of design choices. Each has its personal advantages and downsides, and we wish to hear what you suppose.

More info

Ceredigion County Council is working with Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy and Rural Office to develop the design choices for the brand new bridge.

Click on the hyperlinks beneath to view 3D fashions of the choices.

These fashions are indicative and don’t characterize a completely resolved design.

Download this doc that explains and compares the proposed choices – Engagement Document: Review of Proposed Bridge Options.

The public session ran from 14 January to 25 February 2026 and included a web based questionnaire, paper response kinds, a public info occasion, and focused engagement with key stakeholders.