Decision

Rixton and Warburton Bridge: Transport and Works Act order

Approval to allow changes to the operation of the bridge including the level of tolls and how they are collected.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 1 December 2021
• Last updated: 6 October 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Manchester Ship Canal Rixton and Warburton Bridge order decision

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Manchester Ship Canal Rixton and Warburton Bridge order inspector's report

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Manchester Ship Canal Rixton and Warburton Bridge order application

https://www.warburtontollbridge.co.uk/twao-application-update/

Details

Approval to allow changes to the operation of the bridge, including a revision of tolls following a period of improvement works to the crossing and the introduction of an automatic number plate recognition system.

Additionally, the order would allow the applicant to make new byelaws to assist with the management of the crossing and allow for the transfer of the crossing to Rixton and Warburton Bridge Company Limited, should the applicant wish.

Application details

This application is made under the Transport and Works Act 1992:

• order: Rixton and Warburton Bridge Order
• application status: decision issued
• date of application: 30 November 2021
• applicant: Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited via BDB Pitmans

Published 1 December 2021
Last updated 6 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 6 October 2023

   Added decision letter and inspector's report.

2. 1 December 2021

   First published.