Route
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Name
Prince of Wales Bridge (Second Severn Crossing)
Type
Watercourse
Terminus
Not a terminus
Other routes
None
Authority
Restricted turns
Full access
Services
No services
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge (Second Severn Crossing)
Layout and signage
 River SevernWelcome to England |
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River Severn Croeso i Gymru Welcome to Wales |
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