How do I pay for Wallasey tunnel?
Paying for the toll has just become easier for you as you can now pay by contactless. With contactless, there’s no need to enter your PIN or search for coins. Just tap your contactless card on the reader screen, wait for confirmation and you’re done – it’s as easy as that!
How much is the Kingsway Tunnel?
The Kingsway Tunnel (or Wallasey Tunnel) is a toll road tunnel under the River Mersey between Liverpool and Wallasey. The 1.5 mi (2.4 km) tunnel carries the A59….Kingsway Tunnel.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Merseytravel |
| Traffic | Automotive |
| Toll | £1.80 for cars (£1 for LCR fast-tag) |
| Technical |
Is Mersey tunnel free for disabled?
You can apply for the Mersey Tunnels Concessionary Travel scheme which enables you to travel free of charge through the Mersey Tunnels. To qualify you mut be a Blue Badge holder and in receipt of one of the following benefits: Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Can HGV use Birkenhead tunnel?
Birkenhead tunnel is one tube of 4 lanes. For some years it has had limits that effectively ban lorries – gross weight (3.5 tonnes), height (3.9 metres), width (2.7 metres) and length (12 metres). You have to be in the left hand lane going through the main part of the tunnel in order to use the Dock exit.
Can you pay by card in Wallasey tunnel?
The option to pay via contactless card payment is now live in all 21 lanes the Birkenhead Tunnel, with contactless set to be introduced across all 13 lanes at the Wallasey Tunnel from Thursday 2 May. -Improved coin analysers, ensuring the cash transaction is quicker for customers.
Do you have to pay to go over the old Runcorn Bridge?
The Silver Jubilee Bridge between Runcorn and Widnes is now open to traffic and operating as a toll bridge – you have to pay a charge to cross it. Both bridges are using exactly the same charging, discount and registration system.
Who owns Mersey travel?
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
In May 2021, mayor Steve Rotherham set out a plan for all trains, buses and ferries to become a integrated transport system under Merseytravel, owned by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Can I use my merseytravel Pass in London?
Once you reach State Pension Age you will be given your English National Concessionary Travel Pass which also allows you to travel on local bus services anywhere in England.
Is Merseyflow free?
Our free flow tolling system means we do not use pay booths. This helps reduce journey times and minimise congestion. There are different discount plans available to suit your needs.
Is Wallasey tunnel closed?
During the closure of the Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel, the Kingsway (Wallasey) Mersey Tunnel will remain fully open in both directions.
What is the speed limit in the Wallasey tunnel?
Thousands of people use the Mersey tunnels every day to cross the water – but why have they got different speed limits? Drivers travelling through the Queensway tunnel are restricted to 30mph, while commuters using the Kingsway tunnel can travel up to 40mph.