It’s been announced that Halton’s iconic new Mersey Gateway Bridge will open to traffic on Saturday 14th October.
Its opening will mean quicker, easier and more reliable journeys across the Mersey, and the North-West region. To celebrate the opening, there will be a light show and fireworks display on Friday evening (weather permitting).
You can watch the fireworks from the following locations: Spike Island in Widnes and Mersey Road in Runcorn.
8:30pm Light show begins
8:45pm Fireworks display
9:05pm Event ends
Once the bridge opens, tolls will be enforced immediately. Anyone who wants to register for discounts is being urged to register at www.merseyflow.co.uk in time for the opening.
To find out more about the project and the opening night visit www.merseygateway.co.uk
