Mersey Gateway Bridge is now open
Halton’s iconic new crossing of the river, the Mersey Gateway Bridge, has now opened to the public.
Mersey Gateway: fascinating facts
“As one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK the numbers behind Mersey Gateway are staggering. The scale and complexity of the engineering and construction activity is phenomenal.
Some of the figures involved show that delivering this project on schedule and under budget is an incredible achievement. I’d like to say well done to everyone involved – the construction team, the council team and the tolling teams and very importantly – the Merseylink volunteers – for making such a vital contribution.”
Cllr. Rob Polhill, Leader, Halton Borough Council Read more →
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.
Mersey Gateway Bridge to open to traffic just after midnight on Saturday 14th October
Halton’s iconic new Mersey Gateway Bridge will open to traffic just after midnight on the morning of Saturday 14th October.
New road layout will mean quicker, easier and more reliable journeys
When Halton’s iconic new Mersey Gateway Bridge opens to the public the new-look road system stretching across Widnes and Runcorn will open at the same time.
