{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754078.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":754078,"attributes":{"action":"Improve resilience and safety of the M4 PoW Bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge","background":"Conduct a full review of the 9 December 2025 disruption, upgrade safety-critical infrastructure on both Severn bridges, strengthen wind-resilience, improve public communication, and publish a long-term strategy ensuring at least one crossing remains reliably open.","additional_details":"The simultaneous M4 and M48 closures exposed a major weakness in cross-Severn travel. These bridges are vital, and full shutdowns disrupt commuters, businesses and emergency services. We need an independent review to improve maintenance, weather-closure protocols, contingency planning, and to invest in reliable alternative routes. Stronger infrastructure and clearer communication are essential to prevent future total closures and protect the region’s connectivity.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2025-12-10T11:21:37.393Z","updated_at":"2026-01-19T12:35:39.733Z","rejected_at":"2026-01-19T12:35:32.133Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-10T14:10:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/\r\n\r\nYou could also raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}