he new Haverfordwest signature bridge has been successfully manoeuvred into position following an overnight operation.
The striking signature bridge replaces the old footbridge and is part of the wider Heart of Pembrokeshire regeneration project for the County Town, including the Western Quayside transformation and the public transport interchange.
Dozens of people enjoyed the spectacle as a specialist crane delicately lifted the new bridge into position late on Saturday evening and into the early hours of Sunday morning.
The bridge will now have finishing touches completed before an opening date is announced.
Cllr Paul Miller, Deputy Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, said: ‘It’s great to see the town’s new bridge in place.
“Connecting the new Western Quayside development, which we expect to be fully open and occupied over the next couple of months, to the new car park and bus interchange (opening in Summer 26) is an important part of the wider Haverfordwest Masterplan.
“The bridge is just one of a number of key public sector led infrastructure projects reaching completion in 2025 and we’re beginning now to move to the next phase of the plan.
“Private sector investment is following both in the core town centre but also on the periphery where the commercial to residential conversions are beginning to get underway – shrinking the nucleus of the town centre to a high quality, vibrant core offer around the riverside.
“We’re expecting further new tenancy announcements to that Riverside core in the coming months that will drive footfall and further enhance the town centre.”
Cllr Tom Tudor, the local County Councillor, said:
“As County Councillor for the Castle Ward, I am delighted that the installation of the new bridge and the removal of the old bridge was a great success and when the works are completed this can only enhance the centre of Haverfordwest for the benefit of all concerned. I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in this project.
“The structure is an incredible piece of engineering that will improve connectivity and accessibility for residents and visitors alike to enjoy Western Quayside and the improved public areas.”
The arrival of the bridge is the latest good news for the project.
Last week it was announced that local business Tenby Brewing Company will move into the old Marychurch Foundry as part of the Western Quayside development, alongside the Waldo Lounge.
