§ 54. Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment who is responsible for deciding which of the four traffic lanes on the Severn Bridge should be closed down during periods of peak traffic movement; and what action is taken to warn traffic of delays so they can take alternative routes.
§ Mr. SpeedTraffic control measures during emergencies or when high winds prevail are the responsibility of the police. "High Wind" notices are displayed at interchanges at both ends and motoring organisations and the BBC are notified as quickly as possible.