Emergency Lane Closures
The lane closures on the northbound approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge will need to remain in place until this weekend. The required remedial works are scheduled to take place on Saturday 6th April 2024.
We are working with our supply chain to see if this timeframe can be brought forward. Any changes to the current timeframe will be communicated via social media platforms.
To help alleviate the traffic congestion associated with these closures traffic movements on the Silver Jubilee Bridge will be restricted to northbound vehicles only (Runcorn to Widnes). This will be installed on Wednesday afternoon and remain in place until all lanes have reopened at the weekend.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience resulting from these closures.
Road Works Updates
There will be works carried out on the Mersey Gateway bridge 7th March 2024 between the hours of 2000hrs – 0500hrs. These works involve the below closures:
Lane 2 closure southbound from Speke Road to Bridge – Lane 1 will remain openDitton on slip southbound will be closed – Diverting all traffic to the SJBWidnes Loops on slip southbound will have lane 1 closed – Lane 2 will remain openLanes 2 and 3 closure across Bridge southbound – Lane 1 will remain openBridgewater Viaduct southbound will be closed – Traffic will be diverted to Bridgewater Interchange
Mersey Gateway Time Bank 2024
An innovative support scheme developed as part of the Mersey Gateway Project is back boosting local community organisation in Halton.
Time Bank is a way for Merseylink – the consortium responsible for the design , construction, finance and operations of the Mersey Gateway Project Bridge and Road infrastructure- and Merseyflow – the tolling administrator ,to demonstrate their commitment to the local area and provide practical help and support to community groups, charities and voluntary organisations.
The scheme offers a commitment of time, expertise and resources from Merseylink and Merseyflow. Applicants will benefit from ‘deposits’ of time and resources, which can then be used to provide long-lasting benefits to community life in Halton.
The Timebank projects carefully selected for 2023 were St Patricks Care Home in Widnes, Runcorn and District Foodbank, Clifton Allotment Project and Oak Meadow Community Support Centre.
St Patricks Care Home and Oak Meadow Community Support centre have both benefited from garden maintenance and landscaping ensuring that their residents and visitors can access the outdoor space safely.
Clifton Allotment Project benefited from five volunteers transforming their communal area into a colourful garden with a clear and flat path for access.
Runcorn and District Foodbank received vital maintenance to their building facility guaranteeing that they can continue to welcome the local community throughout the winter. Timebank scheme was able to provide all materials and labour to complete the project efficiently.
A minimum of 30 days per year are committed through the Time Bank scheme, and assistance can include anything from regeneration activities, career advice, technical advice, general maintenance, painting and litter picking, as well as any suggestions applicants can provide.
The Mersey Gateway Time Bank scheme will re-open for applications for support from January 2024, .
The scheme provides help and practical support is open to community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in Halton,.
Community groups, charities and voluntary organisations who are interested in applying for support from the Time Bank are advised to submit their applications from the beginning January 2024
Anyone interested in applying can email info@merseylink.com to apply or to find out more information.
Karen Atherton, Network Steward at Merseylink, said: “It’s been another fantastic year for the Time Bank scheme. The team really enjoyed projects ranging from reviving gardens and patios to supporting vital local food banks charities. We’re looking forward to welcoming even more projects on board for the Time Bank Initiative 2024.”
All Southbound lanes reopened on Mersey Gateway Bridge
Traffic management on the Southbound carriageway of the Mersey Gateway Bridge has now been removed and all lanes are open to traffic.
Update on Repair works to Southbound Expansion Joint
Expansion joint works by the specialist contractor on the Southbound carriageway of the Mersey Gateway Bridge commenced at 7.20am this morning. Good progress is being reported and plans to commence the removal of the lane closures in place at 2pm this afternoon remain on schedule.