The new six-lane bridge across the River Mersey between Widnes and Runcorn opened in October 2017 at a cost of £1.86bn over 30 years The bridge is tolled, but free for most Halton residents.

“This will be the first time that toll charges on the bridges have increased since the Mersey Gateway Bridge first opened back in 2017. We understand that no one wants to see toll charges ...

The Halifax bridge is closed this weekend for crews to remove the toll plaza and prepare the bridge for fare-free traffic. Tim Houston and his PC party campaigned in 2024 on a promise to remove ...

Users of a privately-owned toll bridge have argued that increased prices which could see school-run parents pay £80 a month would cause "too much strain". A public inquiry has begun in North ...