M48 Severn Bridge forced to shut completely - live updates

The M48 Severn Bridge has closed in both directions due to unprecedented wind speeds.Drivers are being diverted over the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and delays are to be expected in the area, due to the increased volume of traffic.Severn Bridge closed due to high windsTraffic monitor Inrix says: "M48 Severn Bridge in both directions closed due to strong winds between J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) and J1 A403 (Aust)."Get the latest traffic news by joining WalesOnline's Whatsapp community. You'll receive our latest breaking news and top stories. Just click on this link, select 'Join Community' and you're in. We won’t spam your feed, but you’ll receive daily updates. We occasionally treat our members to special offers, promotions, and adverts. If you don't like our community, you can leave any time you like by clicking on the name at the top of your screen and clicking 'Exit Group'. Read our Privacy Notice