Council warns of potential Cleddau Bridge closures as storms hit

Drivers are being urged to check the status of the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire before setting off over coming days due to the forecast of very strong winds.

Pembrokeshire Council issued the warning of closures to high sided vehicles and full closures at times as Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice hit the UK.

The latest situation based on the current forecasts – and liable to change – suggests closures to high sided vehicles are likely on the Cleddau Bridge this afternoon (Wednesday 16 February) from about 12pm and continuing through the early hours of Thursday morning.

On Friday (18 February), closure to high sided vehicles is anticipated from around 2am, and full closure from about 5am for several hours, causing significant disruption to commuting traffic.

Any downgrade to a closure to high sided vehicles only is likely to continue until mid-afternoon at the earliest.

Over the weekend reduced wind speeds are forecast but sporadic high sided closures may be needed, particularly on Sunday.

You can check the status of the Cleddau Bridge at any time by going to pembrokeshire.gov.uk/cleddau-bridge

You can get also get an update of the bridge status by texting ‘bridge’ to 80039 (charged at your standard network rate).