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Weight restrictions have now been implemented for heavy-goods vehicles on a key crossing between England and Wales
Introduced on the M48 Severn Bridge, the limits mean vehicles over 7.5 tonnes in weight will need to find other routes. It has been estimated that about 10% of the 32,000 vehicles that cross at Chepstow every day will have to to use a diversion via the M4 bridge.
National Highways said the restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of the 60-year-old bridge and to reduce the load on its cables.
Restrictions are expected to be in place for 12 to 18 months while a medium-term solution is developed and installed.