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

The bridge is an important link to local schools and leisure facilities, helping people avoid a much longer trip through the town centre or via Llanbadarn. The bridge was first built 20 years ago, and it’s now busier than ever.

A new bridge needs to meet modern design standards. It also needs to be wider to handle the current number of users and the expected increase in the future as more people choose to walk, wheel or cycle.

There are some challenges because of the surrounding development, and we’ve come up with several design options. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, and we want to hear what you think.

Public Consultation event.

There will be a public consultation event on 14th January 2026.

The event will be open to the public between 10am and 7pm at the Ground Floor in Canolfan Rheidol Council Office, Aberystwyth SY23 3UE.

Click here for more information about Canolfan Rheidol.

There will be display panels and 3D models of the different options. Consultants from Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy and Rural Office will be on hand to talk about them in more detail.

I can't get to the public consultation event.

The event will launch a 6-week consultation. This will run from 14th January to 24th February.

Come back to this page on 14th January for more information about the proposals and how to share your views about them.

What happens next?

After the consultation ends on 24th February, we will analyse the results. A preferred option will then be developed further towards detailed design and viability for construction.

Further engagement with key stakeholders will be required in due course, particularly as this bridge crosses over Network Railway.

Some options will require a Planning Application and with these considerations required, it may take another year or two of development before a final design is ready for construction.