A MAJOR UK bridge with more than 35,000 daily crossings has been forced to close – as Brits are braced for heavy rain and snow.
Rush-hour commuters face severe delays after the Humber Bridge shut in both directions this morning – sparking travel chaos.
Several yellow weather warnings are also in place across the UK throughout the day.
The south-west of England, south Wales and areas of east Scotland are due to be battered by heavy rain.
Flooding is possible and transport links could be affected by the adverse weather conditions, the Met Office has warned.
There is also the threat of snow in some hilly areas, with a cold wind forecast later today.
National Highways said: “The A15 Humber Bridge is closed in both directions to high sided and vulnerable vehicles due to strong winds.
“Traffic wishing to use the northbound A15 should head west on the A180 on to the M180.
“At the end of this motorway join the M18 north and at the end of that motorway take the M62 eastbound and then on to the A63 eastbound.
“For southbound traffic follow the above route in reverse: A63 west, M62 west and exit at J35 on to the M18 south.
“Exit at J5 and take the M180 eastbound and continue to the A180.”
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