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But then they built not one but two bridges across the Severn, joining Wales and England. But exactly 2 years ago in December , the bridges became toll free. There's good for us all going to shop in Bristol! Read more. Beautiful views all around. We are often in close proximity to the Severn bridge and was again recently. On this occasion we were exiting Wales on the M4 motorway heading towards England. I had only used this bridge twice previously many years ago and was mildly surprised that we were not charged to use the bridge heading towards England.

I never knew there was a charge in only one direction. The bridge itself is beautiful and gives glorious views over the River below. Perhaps the longest crossing I have taken bridge wise but not the highest.

Crossed January Gearoid O Ireland contributions. This bridge looks amazing when driving towards it from both sides and same while on it. No toll going eastbound.

WTisSearching Singapore, Singapore contributions. Was quite surprised that we still had to pay the bridge toll. Really thought there had been discussion about doing away with it. AngelaG Sheffield, UK 1, contributions. A good view of the bridge is a 5 minute walk from the Travelodge.

We asked the way at reception and they directed us through a car park at the side of the hotel. Cymro Coimbra, Portugal 3, contributions. The Severn Bridge is the older of the two, having been opened in September by the Queen of England. It had a history of problems due to major structural repair works and susceptibility to high winds. Also it has only 2 lanes in each direction, which became insufficient for the volume of traffic on the M4.

It was largely replaced by the construction of a new bridge, The Second Severn Crossing, in , a few miles downstream, which has 3 lanes in each direction and does not have the wind and structural problems which the Severn Bridge has. A new section of the M4 Motorway was built to the new bridge was the Road to the original Severn Bridge was renamed the M There is no toll to pay and there is also a pedestrian walkway and cycle path across the bridge.

Ciccone Bristol, UK contributions. Wrap up warm and take a walk down.. Great travelling over this bridge to admire the views, good photo opportunities for passengers plus the toll has now been stopped so definitely worth a trip.

Ian M 13 contributions. First time on a bridge like so. We were both excited and enjoyed the view from the bridge. We travelled by car. Georgina H Bristol, UK contributions. You can still walk across the M48, 'the old Severn Bridge'.

You can also still walk underneath and see the old ticket booth, ferry port and crossing, which is really nice for history. I would recommend doing it, because it's a lovely walk.

Be warned, it's breezy and the bridge sometimes closes in high winds. The main section spans the Severn Estuary. The road continues on a smaller section across the river Wye and, a little further west, over the Wales Coast Path. The photo, by the late Hugh Pritchard, shows the new bridge in August Two concrete piers, metres apart, were built up from the bed of the estuary. The Aust pier rests on a limestone outcrop while the Beachley pier rests on hard mudstone.

From these towers hang the suspension cables which hold up the deck. An innovative form was developed for the deck to streamline it against the strong winds which sweep along the estuary.