The Silver Jubilee Bridge between Runcorn and Widnes is now open to traffic and operating as a toll bridge – you have to pay a charge to cross it. ... Both bridges are using exactly the same charging, discount and registration system.

Can you still drive over the Runcorn bridge?

You will be able to drive over both bridges without registering, but by doing this you will have to pay the full unregistered toll/charge cost for each journey you make either in advance or by 11.59 pm the day after you cross. If you don't pay on time you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice.

Is the Silver Jubilee Bridge free?

"The reconfigured Silver Jubilee Bridge offers toll-free travel for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and on public transport. "Both bridges are tolled for all other vehicles.

Do you have to pay both ways on Runcorn bridge?

You will be able to drive over both bridges without registering, but by doing this you will have to pay the full unregistered road user charge for each journey you make either in advance or by 11.59 pm the day after you cross. If you don't pay on time you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice.

What is the speed limit on Runcorn bridge?

Once open, the new bridge will carry up to six lanes of traffic and will have a speed limit of 60mph.

Re-opening of the Silver Jubilee Bridge

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How much is the Runcorn toll?

Mersey Gateway Toll charges

Class 1: Motorcycles: Free. Class 2: Cars/vans and CVs under 3.5 tonnes/8-seat minibuses: £2. Class 3: Lorries 3.5-12 tonnes/minibuses under 5 tonnes: £6. Class 4: HGVs (over 12 tonnes)/Coaches (over 5 tonnes): £8.

What is the speed limit on the Silver Jubilee Bridge?

Silver Jubilee Bridge 30mph speed limit.

Is the old Runcorn bridge open to cyclists?

The bridge links Runcorn, Cheshire, and Widnes over the River Mersey. ... During its closure the bridge has undergone a massive transformation, with four road lanes reduced to two, with the remainder converted for pedestrian and cycle use. Cyclists and pedestrians have been able to use the bridge since December 2019.

Who opened the Runcorn Widnes Bridge?

The Runcorn and Widnes Bridge is opened by Princess Alexandra of Kent.

Is Runcorn in Liverpool city region?

Halton Borough is a local government district in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, which includes the towns of Runcorn and Widnes as well as civil parishes like Hale, Daresbury, Halebank, Preston Brook and Sandymoor.

How long do you get to pay Runcorn Bridge?

Here you can pay in advance for your crossing or by 11.59pm the day after your crossing. If you don't pay by midnight the day after you cross you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice.

How much is the fine for Runcorn Bridge?

If you have not paid the toll/charge in full by midnight the day after you cross the Mersey Gateway Bridge or Silver Jubilee Bridge, a penalty charge of £40 is payable in addition to the price of the toll/charge. You will be notified of this penalty charge through the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice.

Does Runcorn Bridge have speed cameras?

Are there speed cameras on the Mersey Gateway Bridge? Hi, there are no speed cameras on the Mersey Gateway Bridge.

Can you cycle across the Silver Jubilee Bridge?

Temporary closures of the footpath crossing the Silver Jubilee Bridge have ended, meaning pedestrians and cyclists can cross the bridge at any time. With the footpath now fully open, the shuttle bus is no longer in operation.

What is the speed limit on A533?

A533/A557 Runcorn-Widnes Bridge: 40 - 30 on tightly curved slip roads at the junction with the Runcorn Expressway at the southern end; NSL (70) - 50 from the northern end of the bridge across the flyover at the junction with the A562 to shortly beyond where the west-facing slip roads come in.

Is Runcorn bridge open today?

The Silver Jubilee Bridge between Runcorn and Widnes is now open to traffic and operating as a toll bridge – you have to pay a charge to cross it. ... Both bridges are using exactly the same charging, discount and registration system.

How do I pay tolls UK?

In busy places, tolls can be paid by credit card or fuel card, on smaller bridges only coins are accepted. There are no toll gates in places with Free Flow toll system and tolls must be paid additionally. Payment options are listed on the segment's online presentation under the links on the map.

How do I pay my Silver Jubilee Bridge?

There are no payment booths on the Silver Jubilee Bridge, so motorists must remember to pay the toll fee. Bridge users can pay via the quick pay app, which can be downloaded on the Merseyflow website. Online on the Merseyflow website, which can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Where does the Mersey Gateway start and finish?

The route of the Mersey Gateway will run from Junction 12 of the M56 in the south to the A562 Speke Road in Widnes in the north. Whilst only the bridges themselves will be tolled, the Mersey Gateway Project involves making a number of changes and improvements to the existing road network in Widnes and Runcorn.

What was filmed in Runcorn?

A politician has hailed the number of solar panels on the roofs in a “working class neighbourhood” during a scene in the BBC primetime drama Time starring Stephen Graham and Sean Bean as she noted the show was filmed “around Runcorn”.

What do you call someone from Runcorn?

"So a Liverpolitan can be someone from Southport, Newton-le-Willows, Runcorn or anywhere in the city region, as well as Liverpool itself."