A public consultation event will take place on 14 January to view options and proposals for a new Active Travel bridge in Plascrug, Aberystwyth, proposed by Ceredigion County Council.
The event will be open to the public between 10am and 7pm at the Ground Floor in the Canolfan Rheidol Council Office building in Aberystwyth.
Officers, alongside consultants working on behalf of Ceredigion County Council, will be on hand to present different options proposed to improve active travel connectivity at this location. The consultation will also include display panels and 3D models of the options.
Councillor Shelley Childs, Cabinet Member for Highways & Environmental Services, said: “Council officers have been developing proposals to install a wider bridge structure which will enhance access for cyclists, pedestrians and the wheeling community, whilst meeting current design standards. This is a very popular bridge crossing, serving as an important link to several schools and leisure facilities in this area, saving users a much longer journey via the town centre.
This part of Aberystwyth has developed considerably since the original bridge structure was installed some 20 years ago, and any new bridge will need to be wider to better accommodate increased levels of current usage and the expected future increase as urban social travel behaviours change. However, there are significant constraints in this area partly caused by this increased development which has made these proposals more challenging from an engineering perspective. The public will be able to see the positives and negatives of each option before selecting their preferred option to be developed further.’’
The consultation will be open for six weeks from 14 January 2026.
