Protesters who plan to shut lanes of the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in a demonstration against rising fuel prices have said the protest will go ahead. Campaigners say they plan to take to the bridge on Monday from 7am until 7pm with banners calling for more government action on high petrol and diesel prices across the country.
The protesters say they intend to shut lanes two and three of the M4 bridge both eastbound and westbound with one lane open for all other traffic. Gwent Police said the force has liaised with protesters and it has become apparent organisers are intent on going ahead with the event.
Ongoing bridge repair works at the M48 bridge could make for traffic chaos on the day for those travelling either side of the border. Demonstrators originally planned to close the M48 bridge on the same day, but following discussion with the police this will now not go ahead. The Severn Tunnel is also set to be closed for more than a week from July 1 for maintenance to the railway, affecting trains between south Wales and London.
