UPDATED: The bridge has now re-opened in both directions.

THE M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions due to high winds.

A spokesman for both Severn Bridges said the M48 bridge is closed "due to wind speeds exceeding safe levels".

Just under two weeks ago, a lorry overturned on the bridge after a wind spike.

You can view the dramatic CCTV footage of that here.

South Wales Argus:

(The current scene. Picture: Highways England.)

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It is not yet known when the bridge will re-open.

Diversions via the Severn Bridge - or the Prince of Wales Bridge - are in place.