How much does it cost to go through the Mersey tunnel?
Costs
| Payment method | Class 1 | Class 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard toll (ie with no discount) | Free | £2.00 |
| Video-registered | Free | £1.90 |
| Sticker-registered | Free | £1.80 |
Can you pay by card through the Mersey tunnel?
Contactless is here! 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!
Is Mersey tunnel free for blue badge holders?
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)
Are Mersey Tunnels free?
If you are eligible you will receive a number of free journeys through the Mersey Tunnels every year. If you live within the local authority boundaries of Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley or St Helens you will receive 200 free journeys every year.
Which is the oldest Mersey tunnel?
There are three tunnels: the Mersey Railway Tunnel (opened 1886), and two road tunnels, the Queensway Tunnel (opened 1934) and the Kingsway Tunnel (opened 1971).
Are Mersey tunnel police real police?
The Mersey Tunnels Police is a small, specialised, non-Home Office police force that provides policing services for the Mersey Tunnels in Merseyside, England.
How do I pay for the Birkenhead 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 Blue Badge holders have to pay toll charges?
You may not have to pay the charge if you don’t pay vehicle tax because you’re disabled. You’ll still have to pay if: You have a Blue Badge but aren’t exempt from paying vehicle tax.
Who is exempt from Dartford toll?
Exemptions. Vehicles currently legally exempt from paying the crossing charge continue to be exempt. This includes vehicles exempt from paying Vehicle Excise Duty because they are used by or for disabled person(s).
How much does the Liverpool tunnel cost?
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 |
| Technical |
How many people died making the Mersey tunnel?
17
Their decoration is by Edmund Thompson. These are Grade II listed buildings. More than 1.2 million tons of rock, gravel, and clay were excavated; some of it was used to build Otterspool Promenade. Of the 1,700 men who worked on the tunnel during the nine years of its construction, 17 were killed.
Is the Birkenhead tunnel still closed?
During the closure of Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel, the Kingsway (Wallasey) Mersey Tunnel will remain fully open in both directions.
Do you have to pay toll on Mersey Tunnel?
As the Mersey Tunnel operates with toll barriers, if you arrive on the plaza without your Fast Tag, or your Fast Tag does not have any pre-paid funds in the account, then you will have to pay cash at the full toll rate.
How much does a Mersey River toll sticker cost?
If bought directly from city offices they cost €5. Online they can cost more. And if they need to be posted abroad, it can sometimes add a little to the cost. The City of Berlin sells stickers online (in English or German) for 6€. TÜV-SÜD offers stickers for 15€ in Deutsch, Česky, Français, English, Italiano, Polski, Türkçe.
What happens if you arrive at the Mersey Tunnel without a fast tag?
As the Mersey Tunnel operates with toll barriers, if you arrive on the plaza without your Fast Tag, or your Fast Tag does not have any pre-paid funds in the account, then you will have to pay cash at the full toll rate. Refunds of any discount cannot be processed afterwards.
Which is the most efficient way to pay for the Mersey Tunnels?
Fast Tag is the most efficient method of payment through the Mersey Tunnels, see our Tolls Fees and Charges, more than 50% of our current users recognise the benefits of Fast Tag for every journey. How much will you save?
