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.
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