Funding has been awarded to Monmouthshire County Council to complete the required repair works on Trothy Bridge, which has suffered damage and deterioration.

This work will entail a like for like repair to the masonry work on the parapet of the listed bridge structure and a replacement of the collapsed fencing adjacent to the bridge which has been in place for a number of years.

Repairs are required to maintain the condition, safety and appearance of this important local asset.The funding is allocated to be spent in this financial year, with an expected spend of around £20,000.

At the moment, they have assigned project management and design resources to assist in the completion of these works.

Cllr Richard John, Monmouthshire Conservatives Leader, said, “We’re pleased the council is finally going to repair this broken fence after years of inaction.

“For residents and visitors coming into Monmouth, this fencing has been an eyesore as well as a safety risk.

“We need new political leadership on the council to get to grips with the backlog of infrastructure investment

The Trothy Bridge is a historic road bridge located approximately 1,000 meters south of Monmouth. Spanning the River Trothy, the structure likely dates back to the 17th century. It was later documented on a 1712 estate map before being reconstructed in the early 19th century as a turnpike bridge.