The River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) (Amendment) Order 2016

An application has been made to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 20061 for an Order under sections 3 and 5 of the Transport and Works Act 19922 (“the 1992 Act”).

The Secretary of State, having considered the objections made and not withdrawn, has determined to make an Order giving effect to the proposals comprised in the application with modifications which in the opinion of the Secretary of State do not make any substantial change in the proposals.

The Secretary of State is of the opinion that the primary object of this Order cannot be achieved by means of an Order under the Harbours Act 19643.

Notice of the Secretary of State’s determination was published in the London Gazette on 23rdAugust 2016.