The future of tolls on the Severn Crossings is being discussed in Westminster today.
The Welsh Affairs Select Committee heard evidence from Transport Minister Stephen Hammond on the UK Government's plans for the bridges when they transfer to public ownership.
The future of tolls on the Severn bridge will take a step forward today when Transport minister Stephen Hammond gives evidence to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee.
The committee will ask Mr Hammond to provide an update on the Government's plans for the crossings and the level of tolls when the bridges revert to public ownership. Uncertainties surrounding the future ownership of the severn bridges will also be explored by the committee.
The motorcyclist who died following a collision on the Second Severn Crossing on 24 May, has been named as 72 year old Raymond Jenkins from Maesycwmmer.
Gwent Police confirm a male motorcyclist has died following a collision on the Second Severn Crossing.
A police spokesperson said the force received a report at 5.50pm.
The M4 remains closed at Junction 23 eastbound, with traffic being diverted.
The M4 is closed eastbound between Junction 22 and 23 due to an accident.
Two lanes westbound have also been closed due to an earlier incident, with delays of 20 minutes due to congestion.
One lane is closed on the M4 Second Severn Crossing Westbound between the M4 J22 / M49 and J23 M48.
One lane is closed on the M4 Second Severn Crossing Westbound between the M4 J22 / M49 and J23 M48.
There are speed restriction and hazardous driving conditions because of rain and strong winds on the M4 Second Severn Crossing in both directions between the M4 J22 / M49 and J30 A4232 (Cardiff Gate).
There are hazardous driving conditions because of rain on the M4 Second Severn Crossing in both directions between M4 J22 / M49 and J30 A4232 (Cardiff Gate).
Two lanes are closed for emergency repairs on the M4 Second Severn Crossing Westbound between M4 J22 / M49 and J23 M48.
