The decision to increase a bridge toll from 12p to £1 was a 'great shame', a council says.
The bridge is the only route across the River Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal between the M6 and M60The decision to allow a bridge operator to raise its toll from 12p to £1 is a "great shame", a council has said., which links Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
The inquiry recommended that a Transport and Works Act Order be made allowing for the toll increase, which the transport secretary has now passed.Hans Mundry, Warrington's cabinet member for highways and transportation, said the council was "dismayed" the inquiry did not rule in its favour. Trafford Council said it was "disappointed" that the objections were not accepted, but added it was pleased discounts for some nearby residents had been put in the order.
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