Strong Turnout at Menai Crossings Meeting Highlights Demand for Long-Term Solution

A public meeting on the future of the Menai crossings has attracted a strong turnout from residents, elected representatives and key stakeholders, underlining the growing concern about transport resilience between Ynys Môn and mainland North Wales.

The meeting, organised amid ongoing concerns about disruption affecting the Menai crossings, brought together representatives from across the political spectrum, local authorities and public agencies to discuss both immediate challenges and future infrastructure needs.

Among those attending were Senedd Members Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Mair Rowlands MS and Helen Jenner MS, alongside Members of Parliament Claire Hughes MP and Llinos Medi MP. Councillors from across Ynys Môn were also present, together with representatives from North Wales Police and members of the public.

The discussion focused on the importance of maintaining reliable transport links across the Menai Strait, with participants considering both short-term measures to reduce disruption and longer-term solutions to strengthen connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors.

The Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge provide the only road connections between Ynys Môn and the mainland. In recent years, closures, maintenance works and traffic disruption have highlighted concerns about the resilience of the current transport network and the potential impact on local communities and the regional economy.

Following the meeting, Janet Finch-Saunders MS welcomed the positive engagement shown by those who attended and highlighted the importance of continued collaboration.

Janet Finch-Saunders, Senedd Member for Bangor Conwy Môn said:

“I would like to thank everyone who attended what was a very positive and constructive meeting. It was particularly encouraging to see representatives from across the political spectrum coming together, putting party politics aside and working in the interests of our communities.

There was a clear view from the majority present that a third Menai crossing is needed to provide long-term resilience, connectivity and economic benefits that Ynys Môn and North Wales deserve. At the same time, there were equally strong concerns about the need for short-term solutions to address the ongoing disruption people are continuing to face.

One of the biggest positives from the evening was the willingness of elected representatives, agencies and residents working together. Major infrastructure challenges cannot be solved by one party alone, and I believe cross party cooperation gives us the best chance of delivering both immediate improvements and a lasting solution for future generations.”

The meeting demonstrated the level of public interest surrounding the future of transport infrastructure in North Wales and reinforced calls for action to ensure reliable connections across the Menai Strait. While discussions around a potential third crossing remain part of the longer-term debate, attendees also stressed the need for practical measures that can help reduce disruption in the near term.

With representatives from multiple political parties, local authorities and public agencies taking part, the meeting was widely seen as a positive step towards developing a coordinated approach to one of North Wales’ most significant transport challenges.