FLOODING forced the closure of Machynlleth’s Dyfi Bridge last night after heavy rain hit Montgomeryshire.

The bridge was closed shortly after 10.30pm because of flooding and is still closed this morning.

A police spokesperson said the bridge was closed at around 10.15pm on Monday.

A Powys Council spokesperson said they were alerted about the closure at 10.37am. The spokesperson added that no notification had been received that the bridge had reopened on Tuesday morning.

Plans are currently out to consultation for a new Dyfi Bridge and altered road system which consultants and the Welsh Government would help avoid the closure of the bridge because of flooding.