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.

Penalty charge notice (PCN) rates will also increase to £50, alongside the introduction of a new scheme to enable ... free newsletter emails. The Mersey Gateway Bridge opened in October 2017.