UPDATE: The A477 Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire is currently closed to high sided vehicles.Pembrokeshire is forecast to be hit by strong winds later today.

It is anticipated that the Cleddau Bridge will be closed during this event, although it is impossible to give any guarantees.

To plan any journeys for the remainder of the day, the anticipated status of the bridge - given current information - is as follows:

• bridge closed to high sided and potentially all vehicles from 12.30 pm onwards today (Monday, October 16). This is highly dependent upon wind direction as well as wind speed An unusual situation could occur of the bridge being closed to all traffic without any intermediate closure to high sided vehicles.

•any closure is expected to last until around 5 pm when the bridge may open again to cars only. Full opening of the bridge to all traffic is not expected until around 9 pm.

• given that the disruption is likely to extend into the peak commuter time this evening, we advise road users to monitor the situation carefully and adjust travel plans accordingly.

The above information is based on current information and experience, provided to give maximum notice of possible disruption. However, the bridge status can change at any time, and no guarantees can be given.

To check Cleddau Bridge closures:

Text BRIDGE to 80039 (texts are charged at standard network rates)

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Information can also be found at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/alerts