Major Motorway Bridge Used by 80,000 Daily Set to Close in Hours
A vital motorway bridge will shut down tonight, affecting thousands of drivers until tomorrow morning
Prince of Wales Bridge, M4 Motorway, Bristol, Newport, Wales, England
Bristol: So, here’s the scoop. A major motorway bridge is closing tonight, and it’s going to affect a lot of folks. The Prince of Wales Bridge, which sees over 80,000 cars daily, will be shut from 8 PM until 6 AM tomorrow.
This bridge connects Bristol in England to Newport in Wales, and it’s a pretty busy route. The closure is for resurfacing work, which means they’ll be fixing up the road to make it safer and smoother for everyone.
National Highways announced the closure earlier today, and they’ve shared details about the detours. If you’re heading west on the M4, you’ll need to take the M48 instead. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it’s necessary for the roadwork.
For those coming from the M49, the detour is a bit longer. You’ll go east on the M4 to Junction 20, then hop on the M5 southbound. After that, you’ll exit at Junction 16 and get back on the M4 westbound before joining the M48.
It’s a good idea to check your travel plans ahead of time to avoid any delays. And remember, this bridge has been around since 1996, so it’s due for some TLC. Stay safe out there!