The Project Crossings Payment Information Breakdown & Recovery Gallery Mersey Gateway visitor centre The Mersey Gateway visitor centre in Widnes has been set up to tell the story of Halton’s iconic new bridge. The centre is staffed by Mersey Gateway volunteers who are on hand to answer questions on everything from local history and heritage, environment and ecology, to the bridge construction. The centre is free to visit. Widnes Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Mersey Road Widnes WA8 0DF Opening times: 10am-4pm, Tuesday to Sunday (the Catalyst centre is closed on Mondays, except for Bank Holidays and during school holidays) Visitors can use a number of interactive display screens to access a wide range of project information, including videos, photographs, a live site webcam, and a special children’s zone. E-learning packages and training materials are also available providing detailed information about general methods of construction. View from the observatory in the Widnes visitor centre In the Widnes centre, volunteers will host trips to the Catalyst centre’s rooftop observatory, where visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the construction work that is taking place in the estuary. Latest News Mersey Gateway celebrates four-year anniversary as journey numbers continue to rise October 29, 2021 Silver Jubilee Bridge now open – guidance for merseyflow customers March 10, 2021 Silver Jubilee Bridge to Re-Open soon February 25, 2021 £1,500 Mersey Gateway boost for Halton Children’s Centres Christmas Appeal as walk-in centre set to re-open December 1, 2020 SILVER JUBILEE BRIDGE UPDATE November 15, 2020 Tweets by @merseygateway Sign up to receive our e-newsletter The Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust Providing innovative environmental management across 1600 hectares Find Out More Copyright © 2017 Mersey Gateway Project Quick Links Home Contact Merseylink Contact the Mersey Gateway Crossings Board Careers with Mersey Gateway Crossings Board Ltd Bridge Architectural Lighting Mersey Gateway visitor centre Media Enquiries About the project News Mersey Gateway tolls – register now for discounts at merseyflow.co.uk Sitemap Legal Copyright Disclaimer Terms & Conditions Privacy Sitemap Social Twitter Facebook You Tube RSS Feed