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Storm Eunice: Full list of all the roads shut in Wales as both Severn bridges close

Storm Eunice Full list of all the roads shut in Wales as both Severn bridges close
Major roads and large parts of the M4 are shut due to strong winds

Storm Eunice is causing major travel disruption across Wales as main roads and both Severn bridges are closed.

Several sections of the M4 have been closed in both directions alongside a number of other busy roads. Most have been closed due to strong winds, while others have been closed because of overturned vehicles and debris from the storm.

Winds of up to 100mph and flood warnings are in place across Wales for the storm on Friday, February 18 causing the closures. The rare red weather warning issued by the Met Office is in place between 7am and 12pm.

Read more: Follow all the latest updates in our Storm Eunice live blog here

The red warning indicates a "significant danger to life", and covers the south Wales coast between Swansea and Chepstow, as well as parts of southwest England.

Here's a list of all the current road and bridge closures in Wales. The list will be updated throughout the day.

M4, Bridgend - Westbound

Traffic is queueing due to an accident involving two overturned lorries from J37 A4229 (Pyle / Porthcawl) to J38 A48 (Margam). Watch the terrifying moment the two lorries are blown over here .

M4, Briton Ferry Bridge, Neath Port Talbot - both directions

This section is closed in both directions from J41 A48 Pentyla-Baglan Road (Baglan / Pentyla) to J42 A483 (Swansea East / Briton Ferry) due to strong winds.

M4 and the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, Newport - Eastbound

The closure is in place from Coldra heading out of Wales into England. At the moment traffic can still head across to Wales but a closure here is imminent. The M48 Severn Bridge is also closed in both directions.

It is closed from J24 A449 (Coldra) to J22 M49.

Storm Eunice hits Wales
M48 Severn Bridge, Gloucestershire to Monmouthshire - both directions

The bridge is closed due to strong winds between J2 A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Chepstow) and J1 A403 (Aust).

A diversion is in place on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge.

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A548 Flintshire Bridge - both directions

The bridge is closed in both directions due to strong winds from Kelsterton Road (Connah’s Quay Turn Off) to Deeside Industrial Park.

A477 Cleddau Bridge, Pembrokeshire - both directions

The bridge is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to strong winds between Pembroke Dock and Neyland.

A4050 Colcot Road, Barry - both directions (Reopened)

A roof has reportedly blown off a house onto the road.

The road is closed in both directions between the A4226 Port Road West and Barry Road.

The road was cleared at around 12.30pm, but some delays may remain.

A4075 Carew Bridge, Pembrokeshire - both directions

The bridge is closed in both directions because of strong winds from Butts Lane to Carew Inn.

There is a diversion via Kilgetty.

A4061 Bwlch Mountain Road, Nantymoel

Strong winds between Nantymoel and Treorchy has caused the road to close in both directions.

A4233 Maerdy Mountain Road, Aberdare

The road is closed due to strong winds.

A4061 Rhigos Mountain Pass, Treherbet

The pass is closed due to strong winds between Hirwaun Industrial Estate and Treherbet.

A483 Dee Viaduct, Wrexham - both directions

The viaduct is shut in both directions closed due to strong winds from Ruabon to A5 (Halton Roundabout).

A483 Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells - both directions

Multiple trees are down on the stretch between Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells.

A4217 Bypass, Swansea - both directions

The bypass is shut in both directions blocked due to fallen tree between Morfa Shopping Park and B5444 Carmel Road.

A4119 Llantrisant Road, Radyr - both directions

The Cardiff road is closed in both directions due to a fallen tree from Crofft-Y-Genau Road to B4262 Heol Isaf.

A4050 Port Road, Barry - both directions

A fallen tree has caused the road to close in both directions.

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