A LANE is closed on the Severn Bridge (M48) due to a … UPDATE 1.59pm: The incident has been dealt with and all lanes westbound into Wales over the M48 Severn Bridge are now open. In 2018 the bridge was renamed the Prince of Wales Bridge. The closure will be in place from 8pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning (August 13).A reminder that there's a yellow weather warning for much of the country today, including Newport. 0 comment.

By UPDATE 1.59pm: The incident has been dealt with and all lanes westbound into Wales over the M48 Severn Bridge are now open. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Last Updated: This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. A LANE is closed on the Severn Bridge (M48) due to a police incident. M48 Old Severn Bridge closed to number of vehicles due to high winds. Severn tolls: Prince of Wales bridge booths are demolished Demolition teams move in on the toll booths at the Prince of Wales Bridge ahead of the charge being removed.

The scrapped Severn Bridge tolls could be replaced with congestion charges on both sides of the river. One lane is closed on the Severn Bridge and there's heavy traffic due to a broken down vehicle.Traffic is busy from J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) to J1 A403 (Lane one (of two) is closed in the eastbound direction, heading towards England.Here's a view of the M4 J25 at Caerleon at the moment.Traffic is moving well on the M4 in both directions around Newport this morning. News Severn Bridge to close this weekend and traffic diversion in place for roadworks. News.

Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. You can unsubscribe at any time. Horn from extinct creature that died around 3,000 years ago found by fishermen in Severn estuary . The Met Office warns that some places are likely to see severe thunderstorms, with a small chance of flooding and travel disruption.Weather forecasts show a 50% chance of thunderstorms in Newport between 3pm and 5pm.A spokesperson for Gwent Police confirmed they got a call just before 11am reporting a road traffic collision on the Prince of Wales Bridge. … The M4 westbound will close tonight due to roadworks between J25A A4042 (Newport / Cwmbran) and J26 A4051 (Malpas Road). Delays on Severn Bridge One lane is closed on the Severn Bridge and there's heavy traffic due to a broken down vehicle. Gloucester. M48 Severn Bridge. After the county has baked in temperatures of up to 30 degrees, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.The warning is in place from midnight on Friday to 9am on Saturday.The Met Office has warned that there could be thunderstorms causing flooding and disruption in a few places.It says: "Many places will miss the storms, but where they do occur, torrential downpours could bring 30-50 mm rain in a hour, with hail and lightning. Traffic is coping well, but the outside is closed heading towards Wales. The bridge is operated by Highways England. The Second Severn … One lane now closed on Old Severn Bridge One lane on the M48 Severn Bridge, heading into Wales, is closed due to a broken down vehicle from J1 to J2 (Chepstow). Gloucester News. By Nicholas Thomas Reporter. They added that the incident involved one vehicle pulling a caravan that had turned on its side. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please News. Laura Hartley Social Media Editor. Local News. The Second Severn Crossing —officially renamed the Prince of Wales Bridge —is the M4 motorway bridge over the River Severn between England and Wales, inaugurated on 5 June 1996 by the Prince of Wales to supplement the traffic capacity of the Severn Bridge built in 1966. High sided vehicles and motorcycles are being told to not use it. The M48 Old Severn Bridge has been closed due to high winds.The closure is in place in both directions, just as thunderstorms are expected in Gloucestershire.Highways England have tweeted a full closure just after 4.30pm.They've now updated the closure to say it is open again, but only to restricted traffic. Get the latest Severn Bridge news from the ITV News team in Wales.

A LANE is closed on the Severn Bridge (M48) due to a police incident.