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Part of M4 reopens after cracked bridge demolished

Paul Wrighton Three large orange cranes demolishing the A432 bridge above the M4. There are various trucks and National Highways vehicles below, as well as several construction workers wearing hi-vis orange overalls and white helmets. There is lots of rubble on the ground and concrete dust in the air.Paul Wrighton
The A432 bridge has now been demolished after inspectors found cracks

The M4 has fully reopened in both directions after crews demolished a cracked bridge.

It had been closed between junction 18 and 19 in South Gloucestershire since 19:00 GMT on Friday. It reopened at about 04:00 on Monday.

The A432 Badminton Road bridge, which crosses the motorway, was shut in July 2023 after inspectors found cracks in the structure.

National Highways said it would begin building a replacement bridge later in the year, which would require another M4 closure.

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