The Severn Bridge seen from the English side of the river. From 1966 to 1996, the bridge carried the M4 motorway. On completion of the Second Severn Crossing, the motorway from Olveston on the English side to Magor was renamed the M48.
Carries 4-lane M48 motorway
National Cycle Route 4[1]
Crosses River Severn
River Wye
Locale South West England / South Wales
Design Suspension bridge
Total length 0.99 mi (1.6 km)
Longest span 3,240 ft (988 m)
Vertical clearance 445 ft (136 m)
Opened 8 September 1966
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