Plascrug Bridge Scheme
This consultation will close on 25 February 2026.
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.
More information
Ceredigion County Council is working with Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy and Rural Office to develop the design options for the new bridge.
Click on the links below to view 3D models of the options.
These models are indicative and do not represent a fully resolved design.
Download this document that explains and compares the proposed options - Engagement Document: Review of Proposed Bridge Options.
The plans are also on view at Aberystwyth Library and Plascrug Leisure Centre.
How to share your views.
Complete our online survey - online survey.
Download a copy of the survey - pdf survey.
You can collect a paper copy of the survey from your local Library or Leisure Centre, by calling 01545 570881 or emailing us at clic@ceredigion.gov.uk.
If there are any issues, please contact Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy at ygc@gwynedd.llyw.cymru or 01286 679426.
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What happens next?
Following this consultation period, we will analyse the results. We’ll then start working on a detailed design of a preferred option to make sure that it is viable 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. It may take another year or two of development before a final design is ready for construction.