UPDATE: 9.53am

The 40 mph speed limit has been removed from the bridge.

UPDATE: 8.21am

DRIVERS are being warned to take care crossing the Old Severn Bridge this morning because of strong winds.

A 40 mph speed limit has been set both ways between junction two for the A466 Chepstow and junction one for the A403 Aust.

Drivers are being urged to approach with care.

One lane is also closed on the bridge because of ongoing maintenance work until June 5