England - Wales M4 Severn bridge charges

There was a thing about this on the beeb recently. Didn't realise they weren't owned by the Government, so it's not them setting the tolls.

Monmouth MP David Davies has written to Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, urging the UK government to set out a detailed handover plan.

The M48 Severn Bridge and M4 Second Severn Crossing are due to come back into public ownership in April 2018 once construction cost debts are repaid to Severn River Crossing (SRC) PLC.

....Government ownership should see an "immediate removal" of the 20% VATapplied to the Severn Bridge tolls, Mr Davies added, as under EU rules it would not be chargeable on a government-owned piece of infrastructure.

BBC News: Severn bridges in public ownership by 2017, says MP

So in theory the toll charges could be reduced or scrapped, though in reality it will be a good money spinner for the treasury. Be good to see the fees reduced though.

Ouch that is a lot, I haven't been on that bridge in years! It is beautiful and an amazing feat of engineering, I am sad it is privately owned but not surprised. It must be a nightmare for businesses that have to use it regularly. 

I think at least the payment is on the right side. Pay to get into Wales seems like the right way to go.... 

ouch £6.60 for cars ,still expensive ... Suppose you really need to work out the costs of going the long way around ... As I have never been there before I have no idea of the different distances involved

Harsh! They have beautiful beaches, just avoid dodgy B&Bs in Swansea (trust me). 

And it closes to high vehicles too on very windy days

Originally Posted by Rebecca (PayforPrecision)

“Harsh! They have beautiful beaches, just avoid dodgy B&Bs in Swansea (trust me). ”

Bunch of Bungalow burners

There is such a need for a bridge in a few locations i travel to in Wales. One of my favourite beaches i visit is Ynyslas - a 45 minute drive away from where I have a family holiday home - here is a shot of the beach looking back to Aberdovey -



you can just about make out the pier in the back ground - its a tiny Estuary that you need to cross but have to drive about 25miles inland .... 

I would happily pay for a Toll Road !

Yes some of them are the curse of Satin himself, other times though they make life so much easier.

That's insane Clive!!! How frustrating!!!