Severn Bridge (M48)
FreeEngland ↔ Wales
Original 1966 suspension bridge. Toll-free since 2018. Restricted to single carriageway in high winds, fully closed above 60 mph gusts.
Bridges
The UK's major road bridges.
From the Severn Crossings linking Wales and England to the Forth Bridges over Scotland's east coast, the UK's bridges keep the country moving.
There are roughly 30 major road bridges of national or regional importance across the UK. A handful still charge tolls — including the Dartford Crossing (technically a bridge and two tunnels), the Mersey Gateway and the Tyne Tunnel — though most historic tolls have now been removed.
High-sided vehicles, motorcycles and trailers are usually the first to be restricted when winds rise. Severn and Humber publish wind closure thresholds publicly; check before travelling in stormy weather.
Where & what to know
Prince of Wales Bridge (M4)
FreeEngland ↔ Wales
The newer 1996 cable-stayed crossing. Toll-free since 2018. Carries the main M4 traffic between Bristol and Newport.
Humber Bridge
TollEast Riding ↔ N. Lincolnshire
Single-span suspension bridge. Toll: £1.50 for cars (2024). Pay by cash, card or contactless at the toll plaza.
Forth Road Bridge
RestrictedEdinburgh ↔ Fife
Now restricted to buses, taxis, cycles and pedestrians. General traffic uses the Queensferry Crossing alongside.
Queensferry Crossing
FreeEdinburgh ↔ Fife
Opened 2017, three-tower cable-stayed bridge. Free to use. No pedestrians or cyclists — they must use the Forth Road Bridge.
Tamar Bridge
TollPlymouth ↔ Saltash, Cornwall
Tolled westbound only — £2.60 for cars. Tag account available for residents.
Erskine Bridge
FreeWest Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Carries the A898 over the Clyde, west of Glasgow. Toll-free since 2006.
Itchen Bridge
TollSouthampton
Toll: £0.60 for cars peak / £0.40 off-peak. One of England's few remaining urban toll bridges.
Skye Bridge
FreeHighland, Scotland
Toll-free since 2004. Links the Isle of Skye to the mainland — a popular tourist route.
Britannia Bridge (A55)
FreeAnglesey ↔ Mainland Wales
Two-tier road and rail crossing of the Menai Strait. Subject to high-wind closures.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
TollBristol
Iconic 1864 Brunel-designed bridge. £1 toll, 4 ton weight limit, 2.13 m width restriction.
Second Severn / Severn Beach
Avonmouth, Bristol
Approach roads and emergency diversions for the Severn Crossings — both run via the M48 / M49 interchange.
Practical tips
Wind warnings
Severn, Humber, Queensferry and Tamar all close to high-sided vehicles when gusts exceed roughly 50 mph. Check live status before travel.
Toll payment
Most modern tolls accept contactless card. Older crossings (Itchen, Clifton) still accept cash.
Wide & tall loads
Abnormal loads need advance notification to the bridge operator and may require a police escort.