{"id":158656,"date":"2026-05-21T14:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/plan-to-demolish-failing-railway-bridge-as-part-of-major-regeneration-scheme\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:37:41","slug":"plan-to-demolish-failing-railway-bridge-as-part-of-major-regeneration-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/plan-to-demolish-failing-railway-bridge-as-part-of-major-regeneration-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan to demolish &#8216;failing&#8217; railway bridge as part of major regeneration scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_f16c80\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">If taken forward the plans could see the realignment of local roads as well as the potential demolition of a bridge<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33987824\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A general view of a bridge\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/article33987824.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/3_Cymmer-Bridge-in-Neath-Port-Talbot.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/article33987824.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/3_Cymmer-Bridge-in-Neath-Port-Talbot.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/article33987824.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/3_Cymmer-Bridge-in-Neath-Port-Talbot.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk\/article33987824.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/3_Cymmer-Bridge-in-Neath-Port-Talbot.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Cymmer Bridge in Neath Port Talbot\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Cymmer Bridge in Neath Port Talbot<cite aria-label=\"Image:  Neath Port Talbot Council\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image:  Neath Port Talbot Council)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A public consultation is being held by Neath Port Talbot council over the next month as part of proposals for a major road infrastructure scheme in the borough\u2019s Afan Valley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Cymmer Carriageway Realignment Project which is being looked at by the local authority is proposed in order to improve safety and essential road access for a number of Afan Valley villages such as Cymmer, Glyncorrwg, and Abercregan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If taken forward it could see the realignment of a local road connecting <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/wales-schools\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">School<\/a> Road in Cymmer with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/maesteg\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Maesteg<\/a> Road along with a new fire station access road extending northwards and connecting with Railway Crescent. <em>Stay in the know by <\/em><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=aa0abd38-0db5-4492-99f3-e73baecff682&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><em><u>making sure you\u2019re receiving our daily newsletter<\/u><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Maintenance work would be carried out at Cymmer Bridge with the demolition of a second railway bridge at the eastern end of Maesteg Road which is considered to be a \u201cfailing structure\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Additionally the plan would include improvements along sections of Station Road, Maesteg Road, Lloyds Terrace, Avon Street, and Railway Crescent such as road widening, resurfacing, upgrading visibility splays, and improved pedestrian crossings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The early-stage plans could also see improved parking at the Cymmer Community Library as well as the potential demolition and relocation of the Cymmer Health Centre \u2013 though they note that this would be subject to a separate consultation by <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/swansea\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Swansea<\/a> Bay University Health Board.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A section of the consultation said: \u201cThe road network within the Afan Valley is integral to maintaining connectivity between the local villages and communities of Cymmer, Afandale, Abercregan, and Glyncorrwg, allowing people to access vital facilities, services, and support the local economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThis network includes the two former railway bridges at the eastern end of Maesteg Road, one of which is a failing structure, which we intend to demolish as part of our proposals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cTo address the need to improve movement within the village of Cymmer and safety concerns we are proposing several changes which make up the Cymmer Carriageway Realignment Scheme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The plans come after the council announced the area would be the focus of around \u00a320m worth of UK Government Pride in Place funding designed to support disadvantaged neighbourhoods over the next 10 years. You can read more about that <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/wales-news\/shambles-claim-deprived-area-welsh-33191820\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The consultation on the Cymmer road plans will now run until June 24, 2026, with residents encouraged to give feedback on the designs before the submission of a planning application later in the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Three public events will also be held at:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Cymmer Methodist Church on Monday, June 1, from 10am until 5pm<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Croeserw Community Enterprise Centre on Thursday, June 4, between 1pm and 8pm<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">The Refreshment Rooms on Saturday, June 6, from 10am until 1pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining <a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/FhCH5HyTE7c59DPUcRMUXk\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><u>our WhatsApp community here<\/u><\/a>. 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