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Written question asked by Steve Rotheram (Labour) on Monday, 10 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 October 2016. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


River Mersey: Bridges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will produce a cost impact assessment for users of the new Mersey Gateway.

Answer

The Mersey Gateway Bridge scheme is being promoted by Halton Borough Council and it is for them to justify the costs for users of the new bridge. A range of discounts will be available for frequent users of the crossing.

In approving the scheme the Government considered the case for change, the economic case, and that the scheme is viable, affordable and achievable. In line with other estuarial crossings, and as there will be improved travel across the Mersey, users are expected to part fund the infrastructure.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47715
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Bridges River Mersey
Link
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