Tolls on the two Severn Bridges will be cut in January next year for the first time when the crossings return to public ownership.
From January 8 next year, the date of the return to public ownership, the toll for a car will come down from £6.70 to £5.60.
This will be the first time the tolls have decreased since their introduction in 1966. The normal annual inflation increase, due 1 January 2018, will also not be applied.
From January 8, 2018:
Cars will pay £5.60 instead of £6.70.
Small buses or vans will pay £11.20 down from £13.40
Lorries and coaches will pay £16.70 instead of £20
The reduction will precede the abolition of the tolls by the end of next year, which the UK Government announced in July this year.
The Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns MP said: “For so many years, the tolls on both Severn Crossings have been seen as an economic and symbolic barrier to Wales’ future prosperity. Our decision to reduce the tolls – before abolishing them altogether – will cut costs for businesses, for commuters and tourists alike – helping boost jobs and trade in Wales and across the South-West.
“This is yet another strong indicator that Wales is open for business and of the UK Government’s commitment to making the right decisions for Wales’ future as part of a strong United Kingdom.”