This weekend, there will likely be delays on the M4 as protesters demonstrate against Wales’ new 20 mph speed limit. On Saturday, September 30, an estimated 100 to 300 protestors are expected to attend.
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Drivers may face charges for using M4 and A470
Drivers could be charged to use Wales’ trunk roads under landmark climate change legislation.
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Motoring
Fuel protesters bring M4 to a standstill with rolling roadblocks
Rolling roadblocks have brought parts of the M4 to a standstill as protesters target motorways in a demonstration over high fuel prices.
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50mph speed limit on M4 around Newport set go live on March 15
The permanent 50mph limit with average speed enforcement between junctions 24 and 28 on the M4 around Newport will go live on Monday, March 15th.
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Government
‘No plans’ to reintroduce tolls on Severn crossings
The UK Government said it has “no plans” to reintroduce tolls or charges on the Severn Crossings, after a suggestion a congestion charge was being considered for the two bridges.
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Scrap variable speed limit on M4 around Newport, transport commission recommends
The variable speed limit on the M4 around Newport should be removed and replaced with a permanent 50mph limit.
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New speed cameras on the M4 near Port Talbot are now live
Speed cameras on the M4 near Port Talbot are now operational, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
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Sections of M4 now have permanent 50mph limit
Temporary speed limits of 50mph on the M4 have been made permanent in a bid to cut pollution.
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Severn Bridge travel to Wales rises after removal of tolls
Figures released by Highways England show that an increasing number of people are driving to Wales, with the M4 Severn crossing seeing a rise in use of more than 10% since tolls were abolished in December 2018.
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Motoring
Speeds Camera installed on both Severn crossings
The new cameras, which are now in place on the approach to both bridges, are there to enforce the temporary speed limits on the narrow lanes which will be in place until work is finished next year.
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Work to create a toll-free journey on Severn Bridge starts this Friday
Work by Highways England to create a toll-free journey for drivers heading into Wales will start on Friday 14 December.
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Severn toll booth removal work warning for drivers
Motorists using will face lane closures, speed restrictions, and full closures overnight on stretches of both Severn Bridges while the work is carried out to remove the toll booths.
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Severn Crossings to go toll-free on 17 December 2018
Tolls on the Severn Crossings will be abolished on Monday 17th December, just in time for the festive getaway, the UK Government has announced today (Tuesday 2nd October).
