The Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn to Widnes, Cheshire

Details

Accessibility

This bridge is tolled but to improve accessibility and traffic flow the toll is charged by the company 'Merseyflow' via 'free-flow tolling'. This means that there are no physical toll booths that have to be accessed.

Costs can differ based on type of vehicle, the area you live in, and method of payment:

• There is toll-free travel for pedestrians, cyclists and those using public transport
• Blue badge holders can cross both the bridge an unlimited number of times at no extra charge once they have successfully registered and paid a £5 one-off registration fee.
• Anyone, can save up to 10% on the unregistered toll/charge by registering for a pre-pay sticker account and paying a £5 one-off fee.
• Any car or small van drivers can cap their costs by buying an 'unlimited travel' or 'off-peak' monthly pass.
• If you are unable to pay this online you can pre-pay without registering for a ticket from a local, participating news agents.
• Some lucky (and eligible) Halton residents can pay an annual £10 admin fee and cross the bridge as many times as they like at no extra cost.

You can 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 fall to pay before this deadline you will recieve notice of a fine.

This system has been lauded as unfair by many locals as this bridge was previously free to cross for 60 years prior to much needed 3 year long refurbishments from 2017-2020. This decision by the Government to not support a toll-free bridge was landmark as this was the first crossing ever to be tolled in the UK after previously being free.

Brief description

Colloquially known as 'The Runcorn Bridge' by locals, The Silver Jubilee bridge connects Runcorn and Widnes, bridging over the river Mersey and Manchester ship canal.

Address

A533, Runcorn, WA7 1HD

Email

Phone

Merseyflow Customer Service: 01928 878 878

Website

https://www.merseyflow.co.uk/how-to-pay-for-a-crossing

Directions

The bridge is accessible via a section of the A533 on either side. This is a length of A road that stretches from Widnes to Middlewich.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

The bridge is open 24/7 unless there is a planned closure for maintenance or events that require the closure of the bridge.

Transport

All forms of transport are acceptable.

Amenities

A Bridge.