How do I get to Wales if the Severn Bridge is closed?
How do I get to Wales if the Severn Bridge is closed? If wind speeds exceed 70 knots (80mph), both bridges are closed. Traffic can still travel between England and Wales by following a diversion using the M5, M50, A40 and A449.
Can you cross from England to Wales?
By road. There are three main motorway links between Wales and England. The M4 is the arterial route from London to South Wales, stretching as far as Pont Abraham in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. As you enter Wales, you'll pass over one of the two spectacular Severn Bridges.
Why are there 2 bridges over the Severn?
This second crossing was built to relieve traffic congestion on the original Severn Bridge, linking Wales to England across the Severn Estuary.
Why is Severn Bridge now free?
A UK Government spokesperson said: “The UK Government has no plans to reintroduce tolls or charges on the Severn Crossings. “We removed the tolls to boost business, enhance inward investment, increase tourism and create jobs on both sides of the Severn.