Council chiefs 'didn't know' about 'deteriorating' Severn Bridge weight limit

Council chiefs 'didn't know' about 'deteriorating' Severn Bridge weight limit

"This is quite a big deal"

Weight limit announced for M48 Severn Bridge

A weight limit is to be introduced on the M48 Severn Bridge, with MPs expressing concern for businesses.

HGVs to be banned from major motorway route next month as vital repair works prompt new restrictions

Drivers of heavy goods vehicles have been warned of a new ban on travelling along a major route from next month as work to preserve a 60-year-old bridge begins.From Tuesday, May 27, HGVs weighing more than 7.5 tonnes will not be able to use the M48 Severn Crossing as crucial work on the bridge gets underway.Despite the weight restriction, two lanes on the M48 bridge will remain open to all other vehicles while vital repair work begins, with HGVs…

Original Severn Bridge to close to heavy goods vehicles

Members of Monmouthshire County Council want to meet with the UK’s transport secretary following the shock announcement the original Severn Bridge is to be closed to heavy goods vehicles.

Councillors demand answers over Severn Bridge restrictions

COUNCILLORS want to meet with the UK’s transport secretary following the shock announcement the original Severn Bridge is to be closed to heavy goods vehicles.

Councilors are keen to meet the Westminster Transport Secretary following the unexpected announcement that the original Severn Bridge will be closed to heavy goods vehicles. The Chief Executive of Monmouthshire County Council has also criticized the way the announcement was made, without notifying the local authority.