There’s been an interesting article in the Hull Daily Mail this week about a survey that has been launched to find out the effects of Humber Bridge tolls on local firms.

 

The benefits of the Humber Bridge for transport in the region are undeniable but have the bridge tolls ever affected your decision to use the bridge? Or even prevented you from taking jobs across the River?

 

We face one of the highest tolls in the UK, £2.70 for a single car crossing, and the Humber Bridge Board has construction costs debt of over £330M.

 

Although it’s anticipated that the costs will be paid off by 2032, there have been so many calls over the years for the Government to write off the debt.

 

(You can read their response here, but to save you time, it’s a “no”)

 

So, in the meantime, the drum beats on and this latest survey should give us all yet again another indication of whether we think the tolls deter investment in the area.

 

I can’t help but think it must do, but I’m also very aware that it’s not just businesses who are affected. Let’s not forget that the tolls also hit the most vulnerable the hardest – such as those who travel across the Bridge to hospital appointments.

 

The findings of the survey are due to be released in September this year so stay tuned.

 

 

Tags: Humber Bridge

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