Emergency repairs finally complete on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge
The road in Gloucestershire was closed overnight to allow for the removal of 35 faulty lighting columns at risk of collapse
Drivers can now use the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions after emergency repairs were finished.
The road in Gloucestershire was closed overnight to allow for the removal of 35 faulty lighting columns at risk of collapse.
Two of its three lanes closed yesterday for engineering works - causing traffic chaos on the M4 - with the old Severn Bridge also shut.
It all comes amid Storm Bram bringing chaos yesterday to the West of Enlgland.
A weight limit of seven and a half tonnes is back in place on the M48 Severn Bridge.
A number of rivers - including the Taff in Cardiff and Pontypridd - burst their banks - and 10 flood warnings are still in effect this morning.
Residents across South Wales were seen sandbagging properties just over a year after storms Bert and Darragh caused devastating damage.
In a statement, National Highways said: "Emergency works complete and the M4 Prince Of Wales Bridge is open both ways.
"The 7.5t weight restriction has been reinstated on the M48 Severn Bridge.
Strong winds and restrictions on M48 Severn Bridge in both directions between J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) and J1 A403 (Aust). Matrix sign set to 40 mph.
"Thank you for your patience, we apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Traffic monitoring website INRIX confirmed: "Everyone comes off, Eastbound at J2 or Westbound at J1, around the roundabouts and back on to cross the bridge, which remains open.
"This is the usual restriction in case the bridge needs to be closed quickly if crosswinds get worse."