Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has provided an update concerning the reopening of Inglis Bridge, Monmouth.

Following the recent announcement of secured funding, work is progressing, with contractors expected to be appointed during the summer of 2025. The construction phase is expected to span a 12-week period, with completion anticipated by the end of the calendar year, subject to successful contractor appointment and environmental permissions.

Monmouthshire County Council welcomes the news that the MOD has secured funding for the essential works needed to reopen Inglis Bridge and this most recent update.  Monmouthshire County Council will continue engaging with the MOD, The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association and wider key stakeholders to ensure sustained progress.

Cllr Sara Burch, Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Housing & Tourism, said: “Inglis Bridge, owned by the MOD, is a vital pedestrian link for the Monmouth community, and we thank residents for their continued patience and support.”

A spokesman for The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales, who maintain the bridge on behalf of Defence, said, “We wish to assure the local community that we are working as quickly as possible to restore safe access across the bridge.”