Prince of Wales Bridge closed both ways as crash sparks huge delays
Traffic is building on the M4 after a crash.
Traffic is building on the M4 as the Prince of Wales Bridge has been closed following a crash.
"All traffic being temporarily held due to debris on road on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions from J22 M49 to M48," Inrix say.
A spokesperson for Traffic Wales said: "Please currently avoid the area."
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Traffic cleared
Traffic appears to be running smoothly on both carriageways of the Prince of Wales Bridge.
Drivers should be aware there are still restrictions in place on the Severn Bridge, due to strong winds. A detour is in operation via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.
Delays easing
Congestion is easing on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.
One lane remains closed as work is ongoing to repair the central barrier, but vehicles are moving.
There are five minute delays in both directions.
Traffic building on alternative route
While traffic appears to have cleared on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, an alternative route into Wales now appears to be congested.
Traffic maps show moderate congestion on the westbound carriageway of the Severn Bridge.
Two bridges disrupted in 24 hours
Today's disruption on the M4 follows the closure of the Severn Bridge on the M48 last night, which is the other major route over water into England.
In a statement at midnight, Traffic Wales confirmed the Severn Bridge remained closed in both directions due to high wind speeds.
"We will continue to monitor this throughout the morning. Traffic will be diverted via the #M4 #PrinceofWalesBridge," it said.
Traffic Wales confirmed the bridge reopened this morning, responding to frustrated drivers.
One motorist had asked the organisation on X: "Hi, is there an update on this? The detour makes a 8 mile journey a 31 mile journey, the price of petrol its nearly unaffordable."
Eastbound carriageway part-reopened
The eastbound carriageway has opened, though lane 3 remains shut in both directions.
Traffic Wales said in an update this morning: "Warning. M4 Westbound Prince of Wales Bridge.
"We currently have a temporary closure eastbound for the collection of debris after earlier collision. Please currently avoid the area."
Heavy traffic building into Wales
A heavy red line of traffic is building on the westbound carriageway, which leads towards Wales, according to traffic maps.
Lighter congestion is holding up the eastbound carriageway towards England.
Lanes closed in both directions
Lanes are closed on both the eastbound and westbound carriagways on the M4, according to Traffic Wales.
It issued a traffic alert at 8.58am this morning.
It described the severity of disruption as 'moderate' and said there had been an 'incident'.
'All traffic held, stay away!'
"All traffic being temporarily held due to debris on road on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions from J22 M49 to M48," Inrix say.
A spokesperson for Traffic Wales said: "Please currently avoid the area."
