Improve resilience and safety of the M4 PoW Bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Conduct a full review of the 9 December 2025 disruption, upgrade safety-critical infrastructure on both Severn bridges, strengthen wind-resilience, improve public communication, and publish a long-term strategy ensuring at least one crossing remains reliably open.

The simultaneous M4 and M48 closures exposed a major weakness in cross-Severn travel. These bridges are vital, and full shutdowns disrupt commuters, businesses and emergency services. We need an independent review to improve maintenance, weather-closure protocols, contingency planning, and to invest in reliable alternative routes. Stronger infrastructure and clearer communication are essential to prevent future total closures and protect the region’s connectivity.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

10 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jan 2026

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