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<p>The Government has not estimated the cost of any outstanding maintenance work on
the Severn Bridge as, under the concession agreement , Severn River Crossing plc (SRC)
are responsible for maintaining the crossings for the remainder of the concession.
SRC must ensure that the crossings are handed back to the Secretary of State for Transport
at end of the concession in satisfactory and serviceable condition.</p><p> </p><p>At
the present time no decisions have been taken on the management arrangements of the
Severn crossings after the end of the current concession and so I cannot confirm who
will bear the costs of any maintenance needs after the concession. The Government
has been clear that any future arrangements will need to make proper provision for
repayment of Government costs, future maintenance needs and reflect the needs of road
users in both England and Wales.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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