Severn tolls to be abolished in 2018
Tolls on the bridges across the River Severn between England and Wales will be scrapped by the end of 2018.
The decision, which reflects pledges in both the Labour and Conservative election pledges, will remove toll fees of £6.70 for ordinary cars and up to £20 for larger vehicles.
Highways England will operate the two bridges – the M48 Severn Bridge and the M4 Second Severn Crossing – from next year.
Around 25 million journeys across the bridges take place every year. The change could allow savings of around £1,400 per year for commuters.
Severn tolls abolished for 2018 – your comments
'Tolls will be removed from the Severn Bridge in 2018'
Yay! The kids love going over the bridge to Wales! We can save some pennies!— Emma Harris (@MeTheManAndKids) July 21, 2017
Confirmation of the abolition of Severn Bridge Tolls is very welcome. Vital that Councils & City Regions plan to maximise economic benefit.
— Nicolas Webb (@ndwebb) July 21, 2017
Scrapping the Severn Bridge toll is great, if overdue news but I can't but feel it was timed to paint over the u-turn on electrification.
— Rhys (@rhyssjoness) July 21, 2017
⚡️ “Tolls on the Severn Bridge when it passes back into public ownership next year”
wait till we find out it's falling down & needs £200M ��— Spirit of Savile (@moor_facts) July 21, 2017
