“Genuine desire” to solve congestion problems at toll bridge

A GENUINE desire to resolve congestion problems at Warburton Toll Bridge was evident at a meeting of interested parties, according to those present.
Warrington Borough Council, Trafford Council, Warburton Parish Council and the Warburton Toll Bridge Action Group met with bridge owners Peel Ports.
A joint statement afterwards said the meeting was productive, with a constructive dialogue maintained and a number of actions agreed, which will now be progressed with a view to alleviating the issues in the shorter and longer team.
The statement added: “This includes clarification of the operational process to raise the toll during a period of extreme congestion occurred by incidents such as closure of the Thelwall Viaduct, exploration of weekly and monthly tickets and introduction in the longer term of automated free flow tolls and surface improvements.
“The views and concerns of the local community were well put and understood.  There is a genuine desire across the parties to reach a resolution as soon as possible.  There was agreement that all parties would continue to work collaboratively.
“Regular meetings with now take place to ensure progress.”