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M48Severn Bridge route to Chepstow · 12 mi

M48

1 active closure or restriction on the M48 right now.

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RoadworksJ2 → J1 · EB

M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 contraflow 30 mph limit 198/5-194/7

M48 eastbound between J2 and J1

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Closures this weekend

Sat 8 Aug 20:00 → Fri 18 Sept 20:00

M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 contraflow 198/5-194/7

M48 eastbound between J2 and J1

18/09/2026 20:00

J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse, 18/09/26-19/09/26 2000, Carriageway maintenance, Closed, Diversions in place :

J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse · Traffic Wales

18/09/2026 20:00

J2 Newhouse to J1 Aust, 18/09/26-19/09/26 2000, Carriageway maintenance, Closed, Diversions in place :

J2 Newhouse to J1 Aust · Traffic Wales

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Junction by junction

Where it’s slow right now

J1
Aust Interchange
Roadworks · J2 → J1 · EB
J2
Newhouse Interchange
Roadworks · J2 → J1 · EB
J21
Awkley Interchange
Running normally
J23
Rogiet
Running normally

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About this road

The M48 at a glance

The M48 is the original Severn Bridge crossing, looping off the M4 through Aust and Chepstow. High winds close the bridge several times a year, and when they do this page is where you find out first. Live incidents and closures refresh every 5 minutes.

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