National Highways signals options for end to Severn Bridge restrictions12/09/2025 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 restrictions25/04/2025 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 Crossing11/04/2025 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 treatment07/12/2023 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 scrutiny24/01/2023 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 continues29/09/2022 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 free17/12/2018 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 closure06/08/2018 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 Crossings29/03/2016 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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