Lane Closure Updates
Expansion joint works by the specialist contractor on the Northbound approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge will commence at 9.30am on Saturday 6th April 2024 . Works are scheduled to be completed and all lanes closures removed by 5pm that evening. A temporary speed limit of 40mph will be in place adjacent to these works to provide the required safety zone for the workforce.
Lane Closure Update
The Silver Jubilee Bridge remains restricted to Northbound vehicles only ( Runcorn to Widnes) to alleviate congestion associated with the lane closures on the northern approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge.
Lane Closure Update
Lane Closures remain in place on the northbound approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge. Increased traffic congestion and delays are expected as a result. Please allow additional time for any proposed journeys.
Emergancy Lane Closure Update
Expansion joint works by the specialist contractor on the northbound approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge will commence at 9.30am on Saturday 6th April 2024 . Works are scheduled to be completed and all lanes closures removed by 5pm that evening.
Lane closures need to remain in place until these works have been completed and will result in increased congestion and delays, please allow extra time for any planned journeys.
Merseylink would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by these traffic restrictions
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.