THE M48 Severn Bridge has been closed due to strong winds this morning.
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UPDATE 5.35PM: The bridge is now open, but Traffic Wales is advising motorists to drive to the weather conditions.
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The roadway is closed in both directions from Junction 1 at Aust to Junction 2 at Newhouse.
Motorists are being diverted over the Prince of Wales Bridge on the M4.
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Traffic is light at the moment but as rush hour approaches it is likely to worsen.
Traffic Wales are indicating that the closure could be lifted at 9.20am.
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