Silver Jubilee Bridge Closures Today
Live road closure data for the Silver Jubilee Bridge (A557), Runcorn to Widnes. Updated Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
About the Silver Jubilee Bridge
The Silver Jubilee Bridge (A557) is a road and rail bridge crossing the River Mersey between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire. Opened in 1961, it was the main crossing of the Mersey at this point until the Mersey Gateway opened in 2017. Now restricted to local traffic, buses, and cyclists, it is managed by Halton Borough Council. Closures affect local traffic between Runcorn and Widnes.
The Silver Jubilee Bridge is managed by Halton Borough Council. Road closures on the Silver Jubilee Bridge are reported through the UK government's Street Manager system and appear here in real time.
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Closures Over the Past 7 Days — Silver Jubilee Bridge
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Toll Prices & Payment Methods
No toll charge
No toll since Mersey Gateway opened. Restricted to local traffic, buses, and cyclists.