Large load stuck on the Severn Bridge

[martyn williams]

There is a large tailback of traffic eastbound for most of the day.Seems that a lowloader carrying a large load has broken down on the bridge.Do you know something about this Graham was that you ? I gave you a toot as I came past. If its you,any photos
Martyn

[gah1950]

hello martyn,
lets get one thing straight ,,scanias do not breakdown,, yes it was me,the bridge was coned off for maintenance but nobody speaks to anybody,obviously i telephoned gwent police for permission to go through their area they said carry on also i telephoned avon & somerset and had their permission to go but there was a massive breakdown in communication beetween laings,highway agency,and plod.lane one and two were being used for tower maintenance so cat992g and 1 lane dont mix,i had the displeasure of waiting 6hrs for the gangs to finish which in turn made for a very late arrival to liverpool docks. i will forward to you some pics.
graham.

[martyn williams]

Thanks for sending the photos Graham That cockup caused a good jam I had a call out to Gloucester Barnwood yard.Good job I had my radio on which warned me of the hold up as I then used the old bridge.I passed you on the way back.I guessed you had been there a long time.Nice day for it though. Bet you were knackered after that trip. Did you see that Ainscough crane going west.That caused a hold up as well.
Cheers
Martyn

[martyn williams]

What time did you take those photos ? That white van in photo 7 might be mine I can remember that chap leaning on the pickup.I was there between 1 and 2 pm
Martyn

[gah1950]

hello martyn,
yes around that time,you should have pulled in for a cuppa,that bridge looks big and sturdy ,but it did vibrate and dance when ainscoughs crane and ballast trucks went by.
graham.

[biker311_southwales]

What a lovely scania