Lorries limited to one lane over Severn Bridge

摘要

DRASTIC measures were unveiled yesterday to safeguard the future of the ageing Severn Bridge in Wales, Corrosion of the cables supporting the M48 has left HGVs limited to one lane in each direction on the 40-year-old suspension bridge. Details of a 27million pounds rescue package to protect the structure from further deterioration were unveiled yesterday, including a custom-made dehumidifying system which will be fitted to the cables to guard against rust.