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.
Mersey Gateway roadworks update – 2 October
2 October 2017
Mersey Gateway roadworks update
New works
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 information on existing major closures and diversion routes, visit Plan Your Journey on the Mersey Gateway website.
| Date | Road | Details |
| 06/10/17 – 08/10/17 | A562 Speke Road, Widnes | Weekend closure (7.30pm Friday – 7pm Sunday) of southbound Speke Road. A diversion will be in place. |
Ongoing works
There is a series of ongoing works taking place across Widnes and Runcorn. For more details on these works visit Down Your Street on the Mersey Gateway website or click the area links below:
Widnes
Runcorn
- Bridgewater / Daresbury / Central Expressway interchange
- A533 Central Expressway around Halton Brow / Halton Lea
- A533 Central Expressway at Lodge Lane Interchange
- A577 Weston Point Expressway at Weston Junction
- Weston Point Expressway / M56 Junction 12
Halton Borough Council works
See Halton Borough Council’s roadworks page for details of other roadworks in Halton.
Stunning new drone footage of Mersey Gateway Bridge released
The latest drone footage of the iconic Mersey Gateway Bridge, taken earlier in the summer shows the tremendous progress that has been made as the project nears completion.
Mersey Gateway roadworks update – 22 September
22 September 2017
Mersey Gateway roadworks update
New works
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 roadworks update – 18 September
18 September 2017
Mersey Gateway roadworks update
New works
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 →