IT WILL be a sad day if the bridge over the viaduct has to close as Barry Island is on the up and up at the moment.

The bridge has been rusting away for decades and I do think that safety comes first and we don’t want to see disastrous consequences.

We are supposed to be seeing a second crossing for road traffic but the planners keep putting that off and only have new homes in mind but it was good to see part of it open this year.

I love the train myself as it is quieter than using the bus or car and if we lose it, it will be the long way around again and more tailbacks.

G Jones

Paget Road

Barry Island