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The Severn Bridge will change rules for drivers next year to 'keep it safe'. Heavy goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes will be permitted to cross the M48 Severn Bridge again from autumn next year.

National Highways plans to remove the current HGV restrictions on the M48 Severn Crossing from next autumn through a 'medium-term solution' that will 'ensure there are never too many' heavy vehicles on the crossing at any one time.

Since May this year, only vehicles below 7.5 tonnes in weight have been able to use the crossing due to deterioration of the supporting cables. HGVs weighing over 7.5 tonnes are currently diverted onto the M4 Prince of Wales bridge.

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