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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

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.

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

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

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.

What a lovely scania