Welcome - Severn Bridge

Current Bridge Status

M48 Severn Bridge:

The bridge is open to all traffic, which is believed to be flowing freely

M4 Second Severn Crossing:

The bridge is open to all traffic, which is believed to be flowing freely

Last update: 02/08/2008 at 23:27

Bridge Closures

Severn River Crossing Plc does not have the authority to close either the M48 Severn Bridge or the M4 Second Severn Crossing to traffic.

This authority can be exercised only by the Highways Agency and/or Avon and Somerset Police/Gwent Police. This authority is exercised by the Highways Agency/Police Forces in respect of Road Traffic Accidents/Incidents and, in the case of the M48 Severn Bridge, in respect of High Wind Restrictions.

For Closure Information Contact the Highways Agency on 0845 750 4030

Current Bridge Status

M48 Severn Bridge:

The bridge is open to all traffic, which is believed to be flowing freely

M4 Second Severn Crossing:

The bridge is open to all traffic, which is believed to be flowing freely

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Maintenance and Closures




There are currently 15 advisory notices for lane closures on the M48 Severn Bridge, with 1 serious warning of complete carriageway closure. There are currently 3 advisory notices for lane closures on the M4 Second Severn Crossing.