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M48 Motorway - Temporary Prohibition Of Vehicles For Danger To The Public
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(b)
THE M48 MOTORWAY (JUNCTION 1)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that National Highways Limited (a) intends to make an Order on the M48 Motorway in South Gloucestershire because of the likelihood of danger to the public or serious damage to the road.
The effect of the Order would be to prohibit goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes in weight from the M48 westbound between Junction 1 and the Severn Bridge including the westbound entry slip road at Junction 1.
During the prohibition goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes would be diverted via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.
The latest information on the M48 Severn Bridge Crossing can be found on the National Highways website https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travelupdates/the-severn-bridges/
The prohibition (which would not apply to emergency service or maintenance vehicles), would be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the period of danger.
The Order would come into force on 26 November 2026 and have a maximum duration of 18 months.
Paul Edwards, National Highways Limited
(a) Registered in England and Wales under company no 9346363. Registered office Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA.
General Enquiries relating to this notice may be made to the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk
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