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National Highways signals options for end to Severn Bridge restrictions

12/09/2025

National Highways is exploring two options at both Junctions 1 and 2 of the M48 to manage the number of HGVs crossing the M48 Severn Bridge, which may allow for the removal of current weight restrictions by October 2026.

Exclusive: New TTRO to be made for M48 Severn Bridge weight restrictions

25/04/2025

National Highways has confirmed to Highways that a new TTRO covering the weight restrictions that will prevent HGVs over 7.5 tonnes from using the M48 Severn Bridge linking England and Wales will come into effect from next month.

Weight restrictions for HGVs introduced on M48 Severn Crossing

11/04/2025

National Highways announced that they will introduce a weight limit on the M48 Severn Crossing for heavy goods vehicles, in a move that it hopes will ‘future-proof’ the bridge.

National Highways gives army engineers the Royal treatment

07/12/2023

National Highways has welcomed the Royal Engineers to the M48 Severn Bridge for a day of training around significant highway infrastructure.

Still standing up to scrutiny

24/01/2023

Chris Ames reports from the M48 Severn Bridge, where a scheduled inspection of the Grade 1 listed structure has been taking place since last summer.

Severn Bridge closure as cable check continues

29/09/2022

The M48 Severn Bridge will be closed to traffic this weekend as part of ongoing inspection and repair of its suspension cables.

Exclusive: Severn Bridge weight limits 'unenforceable'

04/02/2022

National Highways failed to renew the traffic order for a weight restriction on the M48 Severn Bridge when it expired three years ago and has since operated the essential safety measure without statutory authorisation.

Severn crossings now toll free

17/12/2018

The charges to use the Severn crossings between England and Wales have been removed with both bridges toll-free for the first time since the original crossing opened 52 years ago.

Highways England 'taking urgent steps' after Severn Bridge closure

06/08/2018

Highways England has apologised for the closure of the westbound lanes of the M48 Severn Bridge on Saturday but insisted that it had no choice.

Inquiry into future of Severn River Crossings

29/03/2016

An inquiry into the future of the Severn River Crossings will see MPs examine plans for transition to public ownership and a reduction in toll fees.

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