Written question asked by Lord Morris of Aberavon (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: On how many occasions Baglan Bridge on the M4 has been closed for all traffic in the last 12 months; what was the longest period of closure, and for what reasons it is necessary to include vehicles other than high-sided vehicles in the ban on traffic. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. John Morris: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on how many occasions Baglan bridge on the M4 has been closed for all traffic in the last 12 months; what was the longest period of closure, and for what reasons it is necessary to include vehicles other than high-sided vehicles in the ban on traffic. [19547] Mr. Gwilym Jones: Over the last 12 months the bridge carrying the M4 over the River Neath has been closed to all traffic on five occasions. The longest closure lasted 15 and three quarter hours. Vehicles other than high-sided vehicles are included in such bans because there are no vehicle segregation facilities.

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