A REPORT outlining safety issues and potential solutions for a “dangerous” bridge in Porthmadog is set to be discussed next month.

Over a number of years, fears have been raised at meetings of Porthmadog Town Council, that Britannia Bridge is dangerous for cyclists, following a number of accidents when bicycle wheels became stuck in the rail tracks.

Last year Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway placed new markings along the bridge to help guide cyclists to follow the correct path when crossing the bridge.

The Welsh Government also pledged there would be £261,000 available from a transport scheme to lay new railway tracks and replace the puffin crossing.

A new report into the level crossing has now been carried out by Richard Broun Associates. It was commissioned by Gwynedd Council and looks into the possibility of widening the bridge or installing a Velostrail.

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