Mersey Queensway Tunnel Closures Today
Live road closure data for the Mersey Queensway Tunnel (A59), Liverpool to Birkenhead. Updated Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
About the Mersey Queensway Tunnel
The Mersey Queensway Tunnel (A59) is a road tunnel under the River Mersey connecting Liverpool city centre to Birkenhead in Wirral. Opened in 1934, it was the longest road tunnel in the world at the time of its construction. The tunnel is managed by Merseytravel and carries approximately 30,000 vehicles per day. Closures cause major disruption as traffic must divert via the Runcorn-Widnes Bridge or the Mersey Gateway.
The Mersey Queensway Tunnel is managed by Merseytravel. Road closures on the Mersey Queensway Tunnel are reported through the UK government's Street Manager system and appear here in real time.
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Toll Prices & Payment Methods
Car
£1.90
Motorcycle
£1.90
LGV
£1.90
HGV
£3.80
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