M48 Severn Bridge closed due to strong winds

Bea SwallowBristol
News imageNational Highways An aerial image taken from a high camera on the M48 Severn Bridge. It shows both lanes of traffic completely empty. National Highways
Drivers have been advised to "take extra care" on the roads due to the dangerous conditions

The Severn Bridge remains closed in both directions due to strong winds.

The M48 was shut on Sunday evening between J2 and the A466 Wye Valley Link Road at Chepstow and J1 A403 at Aust.

A Met Office yellow warning for wind has been issued across most of England and all of Wales and is valid until 18:00 BST Monday.

National Highways has advised drivers to follow the diversion in place via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and "take extra care" on the roads.

Winds gusts of 45mph to 55mph are expected widely inland, with gusts of 60mph to 70 mph possible along exposed coasts and hills.

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