The M48 Severn Bridge will be closed for 36 hours over the weekend.

It will be closed eastbound from 6am tomorrow (Saturday, October 20) until 6pm on Sunday, October 21.

This is to allow essential maintenance work to be carried out.

Diversions will be in place via the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge but drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journey.

Last week the bridge was closed westbound for one night for essential resurfacing work.