Mersey Gateway roadworks and footpath closures update – 2 November 2015
Central & Southern Expressway closures planned for 7 November now postponed
Following discussions between traffic management teams, Merseylink has agreed to postpone the planned Central Expressway closure until other parts of the road network can be made available for use by the travelling public as part of the diversion. Read more →
Mersey Gateway roadworks and footpath closures update – 26 October 2015
Essential work on the Mersey Gateway Project means the following new road, lane and footpath closures will be in place over the coming days and weeks. Read more →
Mersey Gateway nature trail opens on Wigg Island
A special nature trail dedicated to the Mersey Gateway Project has opened on Wigg Island in Runcorn.
The Wigg Island Environmental Trail has been set up by construction consortium Merseylink, and local charity, the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust.
Expressway route set for seven-month closure as new infrastructure is built
Update 28/10/2015 – this closure has been postoned – see https://merseygateway.co.uk/2015/10/central-southern-expressway-closures-planned-for-7-november-now-postponed/
A linked section of the Central and Southern Expressways in Runcorn is to be closed for around seven months from Saturday 7 November.
The closure is essential as part of the ongoing work to build and upgrade the approach roads for the new bridge at the centre of the Mersey Gateway Project. Read more →
Mersey Gateway roadworks and footpath closures update – 19 October 2015
Essential work on the Mersey Gateway Project means the following new road, lane and footpath closures will be in place over the coming days and weeks. Read more →