A road outside the former Britannia Inn in Abergavenny remain closed after advice from engineers, the county council has confirmed. Frogmore and Baker streets were shut down this morning whilst structural engineers assessed the risk, a spokesman confirmed, before adding that Frogmore Street is now reopened to traffic. For the time being, Baker Street remains closed to traffic and pedestrians amid further inspection.

Council officers are optimistic that pedestrian access will be returned by tomorrow.

Councillor Bryan Jones, cabinet member with responsibility for county operations said, “We’re reacting to concerns that the former Britannia public house is unstable.  We’re working to ensure public safety by closing Baker Street with a partial closure of Frogmore Street outside the premises. 

“Plans to divert vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be developed once the nature and duration of the risk is established.”

The former pub has been fenced off and signs installed to alert the public.

 

The property is a grade-II listed building within the Abergavenny Conservation Area.  Six applications have been considered and approved for the site.