The Severn bridges: M4 Severn crossing reopens toll free
Tolls to cross the Severn bridges into Wales have officially been scrapped after 52 years.
The first lorry made its way across the Prince of Wales Bridge for free just after 06:30 GMT on Monday 16th December 2018.
"It feels fantastic - the first time ever to cross the bridge for free - it's an exciting moment," said haulier Craig Evans as he passed the dismantled toll booths. The two bridges see 25 million journeys across the Severn every year.
The removal of the fee, which was £5.60 for a car, on the M4 and M48 bridges between south-west England and Wales may save commuters up to £1,400 a year.
It is predicted the toll removal will give a £100m boost to the Welsh economy but 100 toll collectors and administrative staff have been made redundant.
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Date: 18 December 2018
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