Drivers are encountering significant delays following the closure of the M48 Severn Bridge due to high winds. The National Highways announced the closure today, informing drivers that the M48 Severn Bridge is not operational between Junction 1 and Junction 2 on both sides of the Bristol Channel.
The closure affects both directions of the motorway, as authorities were compelled to close the Gloucestershire crossing towards Wales due to strong winds. Commuters have been directed to use the alternative route via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, connecting Severn Beach near Bristol to the Welsh town of Caldicot.
National Highways emphasized that the M48 Severn Bridge in Gloucestershire remains shut in both directions between Junction 1 and Junction 2 due to the severe weather conditions. They advised road users to utilize the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge as a detour.
Current Google traffic data indicates some congestion around Junction 22 as diverted traffic merges onto the M4 for crossing the Bristol Channel.
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