Observed arrival · 2026-10-15
Severn Bridge Status: closures, without the guesswork
A live-status page for the M48 Severn Bridge and M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, with free alerts tailored by bridge, direction, and travel times.
- For
- Drivers crossing the Severn between England and Wales
- Worth noticing
- It distinguishes the bridges’ wind limits: the M48 closes at 40-knot gusts, while both close at 70 knots.
Field notes
The alert form lets visitors narrow notifications by bridge, direction, selected days, and a time window; it also offers separate notices for closures, reopenings, planned works, and day-before reminders. The page explains that the M48 has no wind barriers and closes at 40-knot gusts, while the M4 bridge has barriers; at 70 knots, it says both close and gives a diversion route. The site identifies itself as unofficial and points to National Highways data.
Observed signals
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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