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Bridge reopens after Storm Dennis damage

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 09:37, Thursday April 23rd, 2020.
Last updated: 09:37, Thursday April 23rd, 2020
Ochrwyth Bridge has been repaired
Ochrwyth Bridge has been repaired

A Grade II listed bridge has been reopened after it was damaged during the Storm Dennis floods, which hit Caerphilly County Borough in February.

Ochrwyth Bridge, which goes over the River Ebbw in Pontymister, was closed on February 16 after a tree trunk punched through the side of the bridge while water levels in the river were high.

Damage caused to Ochrwyth Bridge during Storm Dennis
Damage caused to Ochrwyth Bridge during Storm Dennis

Scaffolding was put up around the bridge towards the end of March to allow council contractors to work on repairs.

A tree trunk punched through the side of Ochrwyth Bridge during Storm Dennis

The scaffolding was removed and the bridge was reopened on April 8, with temporary surfacing over the area that was damaged.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the surfacing will be “reinstated when current circumstances allow”.

Communities coming together to raise funds for flood damage repairs

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