Motorists advised of new diversions around Ditton roundabout
Motorists are being advised of a series of new roadworks and diversions as improvements to the road network continue prior to the opening of the Mersey Gateway bridge.
Hugh O’Connor, General Manager of Merseylink, thanked people for their patience and said he appreciated the diversions around the Ditton Roundabout in Widnes could add some distance and time to motorists’ journeys. Read more →
Summer interns join Mersey Gateway Project
Five young people from North West England have joined the Mersey Gateway Project on paid summer internships.
The interns are a mix of students and recent graduates from universities in Liverpool, Salford and Birmingham.
Summer interns Sophie Long (L) and Hayley Percival (R) on site at the Mersey Gateway Project
They are each spending a minimum of six weeks on site with Merseylink, the construction consortium building Halton’s iconic bridge and road project. Read more →
Mersey Gateway roadworks update – 27 July 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.
Please note the table below does not include details of ongoing work. For details of ongoing work, please visit Down Your Street. Read more →
Walk on the wild side hailed as major success
Nature-lovers got a rare treat when they were able to take in the wildlife at Fiddler’s Ferry nature reserve.
About 15 people attended the Hawks and Hawkers event, organised by the Mersey Gateway Project, which enabled wildlife enthusiasts to take a guided tour around the area, which is normally closed to the public.
Enthusiastic group: About 15 people attended the Hawks and Hawkers event at Fiddler’s Ferry nature reserve (Picture: Geoff Dearden) Read more →
Plea for children to act safely around Halton’s roads
Police and the construction team behind the new Mersey Gateway bridge are appealing for youngsters to act safely around Halton’s roads.
Merseylink and Cheshire Police have issued the plea following reports that youngsters have been throwing logs, branches and stones onto some of the area’s busiest roads – putting motorists, workers and themselves at risk.