There can be little doubt that the current Runcorn - Widnes bridge is in a shocking state. However, is it really feasible to have two crossings?
The Liverpool Daily post is currently running a series of articles dedicated to promoting the idea of a second Mersey Crossing. Support comes from local businesses and politicians in the area. What they fail to understand is that more roads will inevitably mean more cars and therefore the problems associated with that.
In fact local businesses may be seriously affected by this scheme to their detriment. larger corporations will have an easy through-route and will be able to bypass the local area in terms of investment. Also, local suppliers will be opened up to greater competition from across the country. Reports have shown and argued this for many years.
When we consider the cutting of funding for Metrolink (despite its Serco association it is still a valid scheme to support) and the removal of a rail link that currently serves Liverpool - Chester via Runcorn, are we to understand that the North West is to be given over to the car?
In fact local businesses may be seriously affected by this scheme to their detriment. larger corporations will have an easy through-route and will be able to bypass the local area in terms of investment. Also, local suppliers will be opened up to greater competition from across the country. Reports have shown and argued this for many years.
When we consider the cutting of funding for Metrolink (despite its Serco association it is still a valid scheme to support) and the removal of a rail link that currently serves Liverpool - Chester via Runcorn, are we to understand that the North West is to be given over to the car?
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