News · 12 August 2026

Queensway Tunnel reopens Wednesday after off-road bike crash travelling from Birkenhead

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The Queensway Tunnel beneath the Mersey is now accessible again following a significant collision that involved an off-road bike earlier on Wednesday. Merseyside Police got a report of the vehicle crashing at about 13:05 BST, travelling from Birkenhead to Liverpool. Merseytravel, the transport operator, re-routed bus services via the Kingsway Tunnel, causing delays.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 7:54

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