Consultation: Proposed changes to Road User Charging Scheme Order
The Council and the Mersey Gateway Crossings Board (MGCB) are seeking views as part of a three-week consultation starting today (8 March 2018) on the proposed changes to the tolling scheme, which could see even more users receive unlimited travel across the Mersey Gateway Bridge.
Mersey Gateway shortlisted for multiple key industry awards
The £1.86bn Mersey Gateway Project has been shortlisted for two awards at both the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North West Civil Engineering Awards 2018 and the RICS Awards 2018.
David Parr steps down from the Mersey Gateway Crossings Board following the successful delivery and opening of the Mersey Gateway
Following the opening of Mersey Gateway Bridge David Parr will be returning to his full time role as Chief Executive of Halton Council.
Mr Parr has led the Mersey Gateway Project for the last 13 years through the development, procurement and construction phases, to its successful opening on 14th October.
Mersey Gateway Opening Celebration
Halton Borough Council, Mersey Gateway Crossings Board and Merseylink can confirm that a spectacular light and fireworks display will happen at 8.30pm on Friday 13 October, to signal the countdown to the opening of the Mersey Gateway Bridge.
The announcement follows the news that the Mersey Gateway Bridge will open to vehicles at just after midnight on the morning of Saturday 14 October.
New scheme launched to clean up the Mersey estuary with the help of local schools
The Plastic Resolution Project starting this summer aims to work with local schools and community groups in Halton to address the problem of plastic waste pollution on the natural environment.
