It currently costs cars, and small vans 70p to cross the bridge and 80p at peak times. 47.

The Itchen Bridge toll was suspended on 24 March 2020 as one of several measures to help key workers and people supporting those in isolation in Southampton during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. These are external links and will open in a new window

When making top-ups from your Itchen Bridge account you will experience some technical issues with making payments that end in .0 or .00. A man has died after falling from Southampton's Itchen Bridge. But we’ve always come out the other side stronger by working together and looking out for each other. “I’d urge all our residents to adhere to the lockdown and follow the Government’s advice. Your card must be registered for In the event of a deferred payment please ring the Itchen Bridge office on 023 8043 1040 and have your registration number available to identify the payment.Please note that there are now exit barriers installed on the toll booth. Itchen Bridge: 24-hour toll will be brought in to manage vehicle numbers. Please ensure they are fully raised before passing through the toll.

The bridge connects the A3025 Portsmouth Road to Southampton. "The bridge sees about seven million crossings a year with tolls generating an annual revenue of approximately £3.2m.Southampton is one of five cities, along with Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external Internet sitesThe Prince of Wales leads a two-minute silence, marking the day World War Two ended with Japan's surrender. This will be reviewed in three weeks' time.

We are working hard to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Revealed: The top 11 pollution hotspots in Southampton. A decision is expected on 19 December.The concession would remain in place until air quality standards have improved.However, if the use of electric cars on that stretch of road increases - or the bridge needs works - the free toll scheme could be withdrawn.The report adds: "If uptake of electric vehicles became such that there was a significant impact on traffic using the route, then the amendment to the toll order would need to be reconsidered. The Itchen Bridge toll will be reinstated from 01 June. Which is why we’re supporting the government decision to restrict movement and social interaction by closing our buildings and stopping non-essential services. Motorists have therefore benefited from over two months’ free use of the bridge. It was built to replace the former chain ferry, known as the Floating Bridge, that crossed the river at that point. Drivers of fully electric cars can now cross a toll bridge for free. Itchen Bridge: 24-hour toll will be brought in to manage vehicle numbers. 4. Non-urgent housing repairs will stop but emergency repair services will be maintained. This system measures the height of the front of the vehicle and number of front wheels to judge the applicable toll for that vehicle. If you have any problems, please press the help button on the payment machine.If you have a blue badge and one of the other qualifying documents named in the These are external links and will open in a new windowElectric cars could cross a toll bridge for free under new proposals which aim to improve air quality.Southampton City Council wants scrap the charges on Itchen Bridge, which links Woolston to the city centre, to encourage the use of electric vehicles.The council said it expects to see a loss of about £32,000 in the first year as electric vehicles currently represent about 1% of road traffic.Fees vary from 50p to £25 depending on the size of vehicle and time of travel.The authority has been told by the government to introduce a clean air zone to reduce pollution by 2020.If approved, the scheme could be introduced from March 2018.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the latest government advice is that you must stay at home wherever possible, ... Itchen Bridge toll reinstated. As of 7pm on Monday 23 March, everyone will be able to cross Itchen Bridge free of charge.

This will be reviewed on 30 April 2020. During the laying of the foundations a "time capsule" was buried, to enable future generations to appreciate life during the 1970's. Councillors have announced that the Itchen Bridge will be free for everyone to cross from 7pm today. The Itchen Bridge was opened in 1977 by Princess Alexandra, and links Southampton with Woolston (on the Eastern bank).

Provided you have the proper towing equipment, you will only be charged once for crossing the bridge. Covid-19 infection rates dramatically fall in Southampton - but go up in two areas of Hampshire . PARKING. “Southampton has faced many challenges in the past. The bridge spans 870 yards (800 m), is 92 feet (28 m) at its highest point and weighs 62,000 tons. Permit parking restrictions will now not be enforced in Resident Parking Zones 1 – 18, 20, 22 and 23 (the other zones are non-residential). Councillors have announced that the Itchen Bridge will be free for everyone to cross from 7pm today.

It currently costs cars, and small vans 70p to cross the bridge and 80p at peak times. Covid-19 infection rates dramatically fall in Southampton - but go up in two areas of Hampshire . The automated toll bridge… 47. Revealed: The top 11 pollution hotspots in Southampton.

If you experience any issues, please use the help button on the payment machine at the bridge. Other measures have also been put into place by Southampton City Council, which also aims to support key workers in the city. 4.

Pub reopens … Electric cars could cross a toll bridge for free under new proposals which aim to improve air quality.

80. The bridge sees about seven million crossings a year Permit parking restrictions will also not be enforced in Resident Parking Zones one to 18, 20, 22 and 23, which will be reviewed on April 30.

Image caption Police closed off the automated toll bridge at about midnight .