Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. The following day, February 23rd, there will be a complete closure starting at 2100 and continuing until 0630 on Monday March 1st. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. I have a summons relating to an offence inside the tunnel. Customers may continue to use their Fast Tags, but we will no longer issue any new tags and will ask customers to register vehicles instead. Apologies for any inconvenience pic.twitter.com/yxODP3fAKj. Accidents and emergencies do sometimes occur and, in these instances, we reserve the right to close the tunnel at any time without notice. Take your supporting documents to a Merseytravel Centre or post them to: You must book your tour in advance by calling 0151 330 1004 or emailing tours@merseytravel.gov.uk Tours take place on Thursday evenings at 5pm, and Saturday mornings at 10am. Customers can assign more than one vehicle to an account and account holders will see an itemised history of each vehicle usage, allowing them to check expenditure, claim expenses etc. If you choose to pay your toll by cash or Credit or Debit card at the plaza the full toll rate will apply. Queensway tunnel closed due to ongoing police incident. You may appeal within one month of the date of your decision outcome. The Tunnel will be out of action between 2100 tonight and 0630 tomorrow morning. The boyfriend of a social media influencer who died in a horror tunnel crash is fighting for his life in hospital, it is reported. If you are not in the correct vehicle, or not in the vehicle at all, and someone tries to use the concession, then it may be confiscated. 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Southport, Ormskirk and Kirkby line services will operate every 30 minutes and start/terminate at Moorfields. If you think this might happen due to a change in your journey pattern you can either top up your T-FLOW account online at. The ECHO has approached the Mersey Tunnels Police for further information on the incident. The tunnel was closed at 2.30pm today after a large. 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The Queensway tunnel was closed while police waited for a vehicle to be removed. Please ensure you leave enough credit to cover any journeys that you need to make. A Gannett Company. Nub News. T-FLOW account. roadworks in Kensington outbound services 8,9,10,10A,10B will continue to be subject to diversion and possible delays today between 12:30-19:00. HP10 9TY. For further details of upcoming engineering work please check the following link: From Monday 30 January, the new Class 777 trains have been in service on the Kirkby line from 06:13 in the morning until the end of service. As well as being more convenient and allowing quicker travel through the toll plaza, you no longer have to wait for Fast Tags to arrive by post or activate them before use. The tunnel will see a full closure as all lanes will be shut. The Tunnel will be out of action between 2100 tonight and 0630 tomorrow morning. The Queensway Tunnel has been shut amid what Merseytravel termed a 'police incident'. You cannot carry forward any journeys left in your account on 31st March and they will be cancelled. Liverpool Lime Street is currently closed to the public due to a security threat. If you don't have a pre-paid tolls account and need to make a journey through the tunnel, please be aware that due to Covid-19 guidelines we do not provide change. If the number plate does not meet these requirements it will not be read by the ANPR camera located in the toll lane and you must pay by cash or debit / credit card to proceed with your journey. Maintenance, electrical, resurfacing and drainage issues were among those the repairs planned to deal with. you receive the mobility supplement of a War Pension. There is no planned full closure of the Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel this week. Queensway tunnel, also known as the Birkenhead tunnel, remained closed until Monday morning. Alternatively, you can check out the list of schools using thislinkto see which buses serve specific schools and view their dedicated booklets. Merseytravel tweeted today that all inbound and outbound cross river bus services will be diverted via the Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The maintenance work will take place during the night through to the morning before rush-hour begins. Wirral COVID-19 stats update: cause for concern, or just a blip? We aim to have normal service resumed as swiftly as possible. The Birkenhead tunnel will remain closed on Monday due to ongoing repair work. Once you are registered for the scheme our website allows you to amend your address online - the process will treat you like a new applicant and you must prove that you remain eligible for the Liverpool City Region residents discount. What documents do I need as proof of eligibility? If your vehicle is returned, you must notify us immediately either online or by phone. Our online application process, or address change, will automatically verify your residency. | Privacy A large police presence is currently at the scene. The simple answer is "No", the toll rate is not liable to VAT and therefore receipts are not issued to customers. After 20:00 services will operate every 30 minutes and start/terminate at Moorfields. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. your current council tax bill, or a utility bill with your name and address dated within the last 3 months Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. If there is a vehicle immediately in front of you, please do not attempt to follow on the green or amber light relating to that vehicle transaction. The Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel is now completely closed to traffic until March 1 while 'essential maintenance' takes place. You have the option to print or download this for your records. Live traffic & travel news for Birkenhead - Wirral Globe Live Traffic Within Filter by: All Engineering works Road works Updating traffic Public transport - live disruptions Order by: Apply. Editors' Code of Practice. Customers can register vehicles of all classes and travel the same day and have the added benefit of the online account management facility. You can register quickly and easily online by visiting www.merseytunnels.co.uk and following the step by step process. Heswall Hall Cinema presents The Lost King (Cert 12), Heswall Hall Matinee Cinema presents Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (Cert PG), The Big Room at Heswall Hall presents Red Hot Chili Peppers UK. Routes 26, 27, 53, 58 and 345 are affected. If you think this might happen due to a change in your journey pattern you can either top up your T-FLOW account online atwww.merseytunnels.co.ukor pay for any additional journeys by cash or card. There is a choice of 4 payment dates - 3rd,10th,17th and 24th of the month. Easy to understand pictograms are displayed on your map. A force incident manager for Merseyside Police told the ECHO the incident is understood to be a "concern for welfare" of a man. The Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel is now completely closed to traffic until March 1 while 'essential maintenance' takes place (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) From 9pm on Wednesday 17 March. What happens if I need to make more than my planned journeys? We would recommend that you seek independent legal advice on this issue. @LCLBikeRide tweeted: Due to the ongoing incident in the Queensway Tunnel, the tunnel will remain closed. 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B5151 Bidston Road Birkenhead. Our postal address is: Merseytravel, PO Box 1976, Liverpool, L69 3HN. If you think this increase in usage is more long term you should increase your Direct Debit payment for your maximum convenience. "The 17:00 River Explorer cruise is expected to operate. Please have the bank sort code and account details to hand. We aim to have normal service resumed as swiftly as possible. Passengers should plan their journeys by using the journey planner or by using the full timetable of trains from Kirkby to Liverpool Central, and from Liverpool Central to Kirkby available to view through the link below: For further details, and information regarding any additional changes, please visit the Merseyrail website. Do I need to attend court? you are over 65 and receive the highest rate of Attendance Allowance; Routes 3, 3A, 75, 78, 217, 217A and 838 are affected. Mersey Tunnels currently offers discounted toll rates for all residents of the Liverpool City Region. The tunnel will be closed on the following nights: 8pm on October 24, through to 6.30am on October 25 8pm on October 25, through to 6.30am on October 26 8pm on October 26, through to 6.30am on. From 9pm on Monday 15 March to 6.30am Tuesday 16 March, From 9pm on Tuesday 16 March to 6.30am Wednesday 17 March, From 9pm on Wednesday 17 March to 6.30am Thursday 18 March, From 9pm on Thursday 18 March to 6.30am Friday 19 March, Keep up to date with traffic and travel in your local area by entering your postcode below. Both Mersey Tunnels are open 24 hours a day, 364 days a year (on Christmas Day only Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel is open). The 17:00 River Explorer cruise is expected to operate. We thank customers for their patience whilst the incident was resolved.. or For the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel the maximum permitted gross vehicle weight is 3.5 tonnes, except for local bus services and emergency vehicles. Anything above that weight may still travel subject to prior approval based on a load calculation basis. You hold a Disabled Persons (Blue) Parking badge We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. To qualify for this discounted toll rate, you must be able to provide evidence that you meet the criteria below: - Registering for T-FLOW is free. @arrivanorthwest @StagecoachMCSL pic.twitter.com/5XpnOolagc. Service disruptions to City, Northern or Wirral Line trains. Find out more The. Once your application has been verified and eligibility approved, your vehicle will be automatically classified and when it presents at the toll plaza and is read by the camera and you will automatically be charged at the discounted toll rate. Last updated 7th May 2022 Police have confirmed that they're in attendance at the Birkenhead (Queensway) tunnel this morning. Travel bosses advise that all drivers allow additional time to complete their journeys during this period to avoid any problems. Registered as living in a property in Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens, or Wirral local authority boundaries, i.e., your property is within the council tax area of these councils. 29th Jul 2021 Equivalent proof that you are the keeper of the vehicle on an exclusive basis will be required for vehicles that are leased.
