Update 5.18pm: The bridge has now reopened but one lane is still closed.

The M48 bridge still remains closed to high-sided vehicles due to strong winds and restrictions between junction 1 for Aust and junction 2 for Chepstow.

One lane is closed due to strong crosswinds.

6.20am:

The Old Severn Bridge remains closed in both directions because of strong winds.

The closure is on the M48 between junctions 1 at Aust and 2 with the A466 at Chepstow.

Traffic is being diverted via the M4 Second Severn Crossing.