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Stop the Mersey Gateway tolls

Closed 384 signatures

What the petition asks

The Mersey Gateway crossing is due to open imminently. Users of the crossing who reside outside of Halton will have to pay for the use of this crossing. This is unfair and unjust. All other toll routes in the UK have a viable alternative. This one doesn't.
Halton Council and the Mersey Gateway Project claim the crossing will bring prosperity to Halton. These claims are unfounded. Effectively the only thing the crossing will achieve is the alienation of Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington and the surrounding area. The new crossing will only carry around 50% of the traffic of the old crossing as people will find alternative routes. Once Warrington becomes busier will the Government then toll there. Where does tolling end?

Timeline

17 Oct 2017 Petition opened for signatures
17 Apr 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 384
Status Closed
Opened 17 Oct 2017
Closed 17 Apr 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.