Drivers on the M48 are facing heavy Easter Monday traffic, with the Severn Bridge closed in both directions. National Highways said the major bridge in Gloucestershire is currently closed in both directions between J1 (Aust) and J2 (Chepstow).

The closure is in place to allow South West Ambulance Service and Avon & Somerset Police to work at the scene of an “ongoing incident”. Traffic is being diverted via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge. National Highways wrote: The M48 Severn Bridge in South Gloucestershire is currently closed in both directions between J1 (Aust) and J2 (Chepstow). The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions to allow South West Ambulance Service and Avon & Somerset Police to work at the scene of an ongoing incident. National Highways Traffic Officers and area team crews are on scene assisting the emergency services in the form of traffic management. Traffic is being diverted via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”

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