UPDATED: The bridge has now re-opened in both directions.
THE M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions due to high winds.
A spokesman for both Severn Bridges said the M48 bridge is closed "due to wind speeds exceeding safe levels".
Just under two weeks ago, a lorry overturned on the bridge after a wind spike.
You can view the dramatic CCTV footage of that here.
(The current scene. Picture: Highways England.)
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It is not yet known when the bridge will re-open.
#M48 J1 #Aust J2 #Chepstow - We are about to close the bridge in both directions due to the wind speeds exceeding safe levels. The diversion will be via the #M4 #PrinceOfWales bridge.
— The Severn Bridges (@2SevernBridges) February 24, 2020
Diversions via the Severn Bridge - or the Prince of Wales Bridge - are in place.
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