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The M48 Motorway (Severn Bridge) Order 2016

17 August 2016

The M48 is going to be closed. This could affect the carbon emissions and other traffic pollution of fleet vehicles.

What is the primary legislation that provides these powers:  Section 16A(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984(a)
These Regulations amend the:  n/a
Who does this affect:  England and Wales
When does this change take place:  26th August 2016

The westbound carriageway of the M48 over the Severn Bridge from the tip of the nosing of the westbound exit slip road at Junction 1 to the tip of the nosing of the westbound entry slip road at Junction 2; and (ii) the eastbound carriageway of the M48 over the Severn Bridge from the tip of the nosing of the eastbound exit slip road at Junction 2 to the tip of the nosing of the eastbound entry slip road at Junction 1 – shall be temporarily closed. This may affect the carbon emissions and other traffic pollution of fleet vehicles.