Severn Bridge, Temporary Speed Limit 50mph

National Highways

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 -Section 14(1)(A)
The M48 Motorway (Severn Bridge Speed) (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Secretary of State for Transport intends to make an Order on the M48 Motorway in South Gloucestershire and the Counties of Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire because inspection works are to be carried out. The effect of the order would be to impose a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit on the M48 Severn Bridge. The latest information on the M48 Severn Bridge Crossing can be found on the National Highways website

. co.uk/travel-updates/the-severn-bridges/. The speed restriction (which would not apply to emergency service vehicles) would be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the period. The Order would come into force on 27 June 2022 and have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Paul Edwards, National Highways Limited (a) (a) Registered in England and Wales under company no. 9346363. Registered office Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GUI 4LZ.
General Enquiries relating to this notice may be made in writing to the Service Manager, Chris Pope at National Highways, Severn Bridge Maintenance Unit, Bridge Access Road, Aust, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4BD by
telephoning 0300 470 4234 or by email to