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The cost for car drivers crossing both Severn Bridges from South Gloucestershire to Wales is to increase by 20p from January 2009.

The cost for a car will go up to �5.50. Small goods vehicles and buses the cost will rise 50p to �11.10.

Heavy goods vehicles and buses will cost �16.60, up from �15.90. Severn River Crossings said prices were in line with the Severn Bridges Act 1992.

The new tolls are to be confirmed by a Parliamentary Order made in December.