THIS IS THE BLOG OF COLIN JONES, RHYL TOWN COUNCILLOR: BODFOR WARDl
The opinions expressed in this blog are entirely my own and not the views of the town council.
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Long ago the only way to cross from Rhyl to Kinmel Bay was via the river bridge in Rhuddlan. Then a private toll bridge was built at Foryd harbour, and this in turn was superseded by the present Foryd bridge (shown above) which is sometimes referred to as ‘the blue bridge’ but – as you can see – it hasn’t always been blue.
It opened in 1932 at a time of severe economic recession; public works tended to continue at that time (as they do at present) so as not to worsen unemployment. It was designed by RG Whitley and constructed by Messrs Dorman, Long and Co.
Now comes news of a new bridge to be built at the Foryd, not to replace the present one but to be an addition for people who wish to walk or cycle across. For more details, please see this week’s Journal (Rhyl & Prestatyn edition, page 3) or Denbighshire Visitor (p.2).
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