Prince Of Wales Bridge Severn
The bridge is closed in both directions and traffic is being diverted to the m4 prince of wales bridge.
Prince of wales bridge severn. Ail groesfan hafren officially renamed the prince of wales bridge welsh. Increasing wind speeds have forced the closure of the m48 severn bridge to all traffic. Toll free journeys on both the severn bridge and prince of wales bridge are now in operation. Trunk roads and motorways.
Since it opened in 1996 the bridge has formed part of the m4 that connects england and wales. Motorists heading into wales on the m4 are facing delays after a multi vehicle crash on the prince of wales bridge. Severn bridge and prince of wales bridge. The second severn crossing welsh.
J22 23 prince of wales bridge avon west. Tolls have been removed from both bridges. The second severn crossing will be renamed the prince of wales bridge at a special ceremony later this year secretary of state for wales alun cairns announced today 5 april. Pont tywysog cymru 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.
M4 shoots bridge east eastbound m4 shoots bridge west eastbound m4 j22 23 prince of wales bridge gwent east e b m4 j22 23 prince of wales bridge gwent west e b m4 j22 23 prince of wales bridge west eastbound. At one point tailbacks were stretching for up to 17 miles with two lanes closed. The prince of wales bridge is a fantastic gateway into south wales and lower tolls have already saved drivers more than 5 million.