Severn Bridge: M48 Chepstow to Aust to close for 10k run

Runners will first head west towards Wales, before returning to England

The M48 Severn Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for a running event.

The annual Severn Bridge half-marathon will not go ahead this year due to coronavirus but the road between Chepstow in Monmouthshire and Aust in South Gloucestershire will shut for a 10km time trial from 07:30 BST to midday.

A limited entry of 1,250 runners will start at 10-second intervals.

Highways England said a "clearly signed diversion route" would be in place.

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Runners taking part will be able to start within a three-hour window, setting off on the westbound carriageway before turning around near Junction 2 of the M48 and heading back eastbound across the bridge.

Gareth Price, of Highways England, said: "We'd like to remind road users to plan ahead, and as well as the bridge closure, local roads are also expected to be a little busier before and after the race.

"Our advice is to check our traffic and travel information channels, set off early and allow plenty of time."

Highways England said up-to-date travel information would be available on its Twitter feed.