The Mersey Gateway Project is a major scheme to build a new six lane toll bridge over the Mersey between the towns of Runcorn and Widnes that will relieve the congested and ageing Silver Jubilee Bridge.
An incredibly important project that I am really keen to see go ahead. George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer

The need
Find out why we need a new crossing over the River Mersey in Halton to relieve congestion on the existing Silver Jubilee Bridge.
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The Route
As well as a new high-quality river crossing, the project will also result in improvements being made to roads along the entire route of the project.
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Benefits
The project will also act as a catalyst for regeneration in the borough and act as a driver for creating new jobs.
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