Catherine Fookes says repair works on Inglis Bridge could begin soon, with preparatory work already under way.
She says one final permission is still needed and her office has written to Natural Resources Wales to speed things up.
Ms Fookes acknowledged local frustration at delays but said she and Monmouthshire County Council are pushing for progress, adding she’s hopeful of good news shortly.
Person found dead on railway track
A person has been found dead on the railway tracks at Abergavenny railway station.
Strike at Abergavenny King Henry School parents react
School staff who teach children with additional learning needs have returned to work despite ongoing industrial action.
Teachers strike continues at Abergavenny school
A second teachers strike at a school grappling with a deficit of more than £2 million is due to take place this week.
Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
A long-standing problem at a Herefordshire railway station could cost £10 million to put right.
Relief road pledge could put five proposed rail stations at risk
Promises to revive the abandoned M4 relief road pose a threat to confirmed plans for five new rail stations in and around Newport.
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