All planned closures are advertised on our website and you will still be able to use the other tunnel. The Birkenhead Tunnel is currently closed to traffic travelling out of Liverpool. For bank accounts requiring more than one signatory you will need to complete a new Direct Debit Mandate Form and either post this to us at Merseytravel, PO BOX 1976, Liverpool L69 3HN or hand this in to your nearest Merseytravel Centre. Any riders waiting on the Wirral are requested to please head to the Woodside Terminal ferry then follow steward guidance to finish at the festival village in Exchange Flags., #RouteChange || Due to the ongoing incident in the #Queenswaytunnel, the tunnel will remain closed. I have a summons relating to an offence inside the tunnel. We will utilise only relevant categories of DVLA Open, Source Data for the purposes of verifying your vehicles make and model and automatically classifying the toll category to charge the appropriate toll fare. HP10 9TY. It was initially thought the tunnel would re-open from Tuesday 23, however Merseytravel said they are taking the opportunity while traffic numbers are low during lockdown to complete the work. For full details on how we manage your personal data please refer to our. The operator today added: "We expect the tunnel to re-open this week and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disruption caused to our customers at this time. Both Mersey Tunnels are open 24 hours a day, 364 days a year (on Christmas Day only Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel is open). The Birkenhead Tunnel is currently closed in both directions. or pay for any additional journeys by cash or card. There will be three trains per hour running from 07:00, until the normal half-hourly evening schedule which runs from 19:13 to the end of service. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel is now completely closed to traffic until March 1 while 'essential maintenance' takes place. Find your ticket when you answer a few questions about you and your journey, Alternatively, you can check out the list of schools using this, Safer Streets campaign to improve womens safety rolls out across Merseyside, Vital next step for bus reform in Liverpool City Region to be considered, Mayor joins passengers as Liverpool City Regions new trains hit the tracks, Liverpool City Regions new trains could be running from next week, Network Reviews, Consultations and Changes, Safety Advice for Drivers using the Mersey Tunnels, The Apprentice Travelcard for 19 24 year olds, Refunds, Returns, Compensation and Overcharging, From 2100 on Monday 27 February until 0630 on Tuesday 28 February, From 2100 on Tuesday 28 February until 0630 on Wednesday 01 March, From 2100 on Wednesday 01 March until 0630 on Thursday 02 March, From 2100 on Thursday 02 March until 0630 on 03 March. THE Birkenhead tunnel will be partially closed due to the removal of the Churchill Way flyover in Liverpool. The above information is currently correct but closures may be subject to change. No trains are running from the station. You have the option to print or download this for your records. 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. Now the tunnel into town has been closed due to a police incident from Birkenhead to Liverpool. and It is unknown when the tunnel will reopen. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. The Queensway Tunnel has been shut amid what Merseytravel termed a 'police incident'. your current driving licence Travel news: If you are nipping over to Liverpool tomorrow (4 July), the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel will be closed from 6am-6pm for the Liverpool. Mersey Tunnels introduce T-FLOW the new scheme that replaces the Fast Tag system as the quick easy pre-payment option for travelling through the Mersey Tunnels. We have asked police for more details on the incident which has seen traffic diverted to the Wallasey Tunnel. 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. Fort Lauderdale A massive overhaul of the U.S. 1 tunnel that takes traffic under Las Olas Boulevard and the New River has meant major tie-ups and closures for the past two weeks. Traffic monitoring site Inrix said: "Queensway Birkenhead Tunnel out of town closed due to accident from Liverpool to Birkenhead. On Tuesday 31 August, 1971, a hole being dug by a gang of Wirral Water Board workmen in a private road in Thurstaston suddenly caved in - and revealed an old smugglers' tunnel. Full details of tolls, fees and charges are available at www.merseytunnels.co.uk. After 20:00 services will operate every 30 minutes. I want to appeal against a decision to refuse my application, Safer Streets campaign to improve womens safety rolls out across Merseyside, Vital next step for bus reform in Liverpool City Region to be considered, Mayor joins passengers as Liverpool City Regions new trains hit the tracks, Liverpool City Regions new trains could be running from next week, Network Reviews, Consultations and Changes, Safety Advice for Drivers using the Mersey Tunnels, The Apprentice Travelcard for 19 24 year olds, Refunds, Returns, Compensation and Overcharging. "At around 8.35am we received a report of a concern for safety of a man at the entrance to the tunnel in Liverpool. The Queensway tunnel is closed off by police A major city centre tunnel has been closed due to a lorry accident. You can register quickly and easily online by visiting www.merseytunnels.co.uk and following the step by step process. Paige Rice, from Birmingham, was a passenger in an Audi S3 which. @MerseyFerries tweeted: "Please be aware that the 16:00 River Explorer Cruise is cancelled due to an operational incident. You have the option to print or download this for your records. The tunnel was due to reopen to traffic on March 1, but Merseytravel has today announced that will no longer. | Disclaimer. There are no planned engineering works this week. New customers can register for a T-FLOW account online. In support of the Liverpool Chester Liverpool Bike Ride taking place today (Sunday, July 4) the Queensway Tunnel was scheduled to be temporarily closed during 6.00am and 1.00pm and fully closed . To qualify for this discounted toll rate, you must be able to provide evidence that you meet the criteria below: - Hunts Cross line will not operate. Traffic management system Inrix also said: "Queensway Birkenhead Tunnel out of town closed due to police incident between Liverpool and Birkenhead.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The tunnel will see a full closure as all lanes will be shut. The Birkenhead Tunnel is currently closed due to an ongoing police incident. Mersey Travel said the closure was put in place in the Queensway tunnel at around 11am this morning for. But some eagle-eyed motorists driving towards Birkenhead may have notice a a dark tunnel off to the right as the main roadway curves around towards its exit. Maintenance, electrical, resurfacing and drainage issues were among those the repairs planned to deal with. The Tunnel will be out of action between 2100 tonight and 0630 tomorrow morning. A Merseytravel spokesperson said: There was a single vehicle road traffic collision at around 11am today in the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel. 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Subscribe now for weekly updates of local news and sport from your town. All Rights Reserved. Kirkby line services will operate every 20 minutes and start/terminate at Sandhills. The Queensway tunnel was closed while police waited for a vehicle to be removed. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The ECHO has approached the Mersey Tunnels Police for further information on the incident. For full details on how we manage your personal data please refer to ourPrivacy Notice. or Routes 63 and 235 are affected. Girlfriend accompanied drug dealer and kept his stock inside herself, Sleep expert explains why you might be tired every morning, 'Hidden gem' on the grounds of a Liverpool park for sale, ASBO 10-year-old, dirty protest prisoner and caf owner among crooks jailed this week, The Queensway Mersey Tunnel will see a full closure from the 25th until the 29th of October. You can keep a track of your balance online and the lane display messages will also indicate when your balance is running low to alert you to top up your account. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Mersey Travel said the closure was put in place in the Queensway tunnel at around 11am this morning for drivers travelling from Liverpool to Birkenhead following a crash. Hunts Cross line will not operate. Mersey Tunnels has operated the Fast Tag scheme for almost 30 years and has many customers using this scheme. For vehicles and trailers the maximum combined length (including any load or loads and drawbar) is 18.3 metres. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. The ECHO has approached Merseyside Police for further information on the incident. 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. If so, the barrier will raise and the correct toll payment for that vehicles class will be deducted from the account balance. Your weekly update, keeping you in touch with planned changes to Merseysides public transport and tunnels. More details. We aim to have normal service resumed as swiftly as possible. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Do I have to register to get the discount? Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police: "We can confirm that police are in attendance at the Birkenhead (Queensway) tunnel this morning, Saturday, May 7. The Birkenhead tunnel will remain closed on Monday due to ongoing repair work. River Explorer Cruise which was set to sail at 4.00pm has also been cancelled. Southport, Ormskirk and Kirkby line services will operate every 30 minutes and start/terminate at Moorfields. For information on any changes please check with the rail operator you are travelling with. B5151 Bidston Road Birkenhead. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO. Planned Tunnel Closures Find out more Upcoming Park Lane (Liverpool) Routes 26, 27 and 204 are affected. What happens if I change my vehicle or it is stolen? For the latest news and breaking news visit http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/. If your vehicle is stolen you must report it to us immediately, either online at www.merseytunnels.co.uk or by phoning our customer service team on 0151 330 1004. T-FLOW is the quick and easy way to travel through Mersey Tunnels and make full use of the benefits that the scheme provides; including T-FLOW Only Lanes to help reduce queue time at the toll plaza and detailed online statements providing a history of journeys made. One of the benefits of T-FLOW is that you can manage your account onlinevia your dashboard where you can view your statement or see an itemised history of journeys made. From 27/02 until 02/03, the Queensway Tunnel will be closed for essential maintenance. In the months that follow the launch of T-FLOW, our Customer Service team will be making contact with existing customers to discuss their account migration in more detail - until then you may continue to use Fast Tag to avoid any inconvenience. The Queensway tunnel has now reopened to traffic travelling towards Birkenhead. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. A rail-replacement bus service will be in operation between Moorfields and Hunts Cross, calling at all stations on the Hunts Cross line. What if I dont want to register my vehicle for T-FLOW? The 17:00 River Explorer cruise is expected to operate. For ways to travel to and from schools, including commercial services, please use ourJourney Plannerto find the right service for you. All other services will depart from normal stands. All inbound and outbound Cross River Bus Services will be diverted via the Kingsway(Wallasey) Tunnel. The Queensway Tunnel was closed at around 8.35am today and is still currently closed in both directions.. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO. For the Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel, the maximum permitted gross vehicle weight is 38 tonnes. It is hoped that work will be completed this week. These payments are fixed and the penalties incurred by paying them off early would make the debt more expensive, so would be a false economy. A woman was driving through the tunnel this morning when she came across the police scene. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take an alternative route.". We won't pass your details on to anyone else. Find out more The. We aim to have normal service resumed as swiftly as possible. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. What do I need to qualify for concessionary travel? 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. Liverpool Central station will close to Northern line services from 22:00. The Queensway [Birkenhead] Mersey Tunnel will be closed to all traffic while essential maintenance work is undertaken. For vehicles using the Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel then the maximum permitted vehicle dimensions are 3.9m in height, 2.7m in width and 12m in length. 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. | The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. No trains are running from the station. Your account must always remain in credit and you can set up a regular monthly Direct Debits or top up by debit or credit card online if you prefer. Payment will be made directly to the bank account from which the Direct Debit is taken. Yes, your licence plate will not be held within the DVLA source data so you will not be able to apply online, you may contact our customer service team on 0151 330 1004 or email tflow@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk quoting your vehicle plate number, make and model and the toll class and our team will register this for you. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Last updated 2 months ago. Heswall. What happens if I need to make more than my planned journeys? We aim to have normal service resumed as swiftly as possible. If you think this increase in usage is more long term you should increase your Direct Debit payment for your maximum convenience. News Local Features . However, we may close one of the Tunnels, usually at night, to carry out maintenance. The boyfriend of a social media influencer who died in a horror tunnel crash is fighting for his life in hospital, it is reported. A spokesperson for Merseytravel said: "Due to a police incident the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel is currently closed in both directions. You can now do this online via our website www.merseytunnels.co.uk - simply cancel the previous Direct Debit (which you do via your online account), wait three days and then set up a new one online. A "considerable amount of essential maintenance" and additional electrical, resurfacing, drainage and gullies work will take place. Please use the AUTO lanes to pay with the correct change or by contactless. During the closure ofthe Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel, the Kingsway (Wallasey) Mersey Tunnel will remain fully open in both directions. Apologies for any inconvenience pic.twitter.com/yxODP3fAKj. For the Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel, the maximum permitted gross vehicle weight is 38 tonnes. 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. No trains are running from the station. Traffic is coping well. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. We will utilise only relevant categories of DVLA OpenSource Data for the purposes of verifying your vehicles make and model and automatically classifying the toll category to charge the appropriate toll fare. Accidents and emergencies do sometimes occur and, in these instances, we reserve the right to close the tunnel at any time without notice. Service disruptions to City, Northern or Wirral Line trains. You may also obtain or submit your application for Fast Tag or the Mersey Tunnels Concessionary Travel Scheme via a Merseytravel Centre. This T-FLOW system is the pre-payment option, removing the need for the customer to carry cash or make a card payment in the toll lane. These services are in addition to the regular bus network. @LCLBikeRide tweeted: Due to the ongoing incident in the Queensway Tunnel, the tunnel will remain closed. The Queensway Tunnel was closed at around 8.35am today and is still currently closed in both directions. Travel bosses advise that all drivers allow additional time to complete their journeys during this period to avoid any problems. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. Anything above that weight may still travel subject to prior approval based on a load calculation basis. 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