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Chaos Looms as HGV Ban Hits Severn Bridge

5/31/2025

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Hauliers in south east Wales are bracing for chaos as a new ban on HGVs over 7.5 tonnes takes effect on the M48 Severn Bridge. Set to begin Tuesday, this safety measure, prompted by crumbling cables, raises fears of increased congestion as trucks are diverted to the Prince of Wales Bridge, adding a burdensome 13-mile detour to the M4.

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Hauliers in south east Wales are bracing for chaos as a new ban on HGVs over 7.5 tonnes takes effect on the M48 Severn Bridge. Set to begin Tuesday, this safety measure, prompted by crumbling cables, raises fears of increased congestion as trucks are diverted to the Prince of Wales Bridge, adding a burdensome 13-mile detour to the M4.