Widnes and Runcorn face each other across the Mersey, linked by the Mersey Gateway and the Silver Jubilee Bridge. We recover bikes on both sides of the river, on the bridges and on the roads to the M56 and M62.
Where riders get stuck around Widnes
- Mersey Gateway and the Silver Jubilee Bridge: Fast and exposed, with little room to stop.
- A557 to the M62 at junction 7: The main road north out of Widnes.
- Runcorn Expressway and the M56 at junctions 11 and 12: Fast roads with junctions close together.
- Widnes and Runcorn town centres: Commuters, scooters and busy roundabouts.
Local knowledge
If the bike starts to fail on one of the bridges, try to ride on to the far side before stopping. If you can’t, and you’re in danger in a live lane, call 999 first, then call us once you’re safe.
The Runcorn Expressway system is easy to get lost on, and riders who don’t know it often end up on the wrong loop. If you’ve stopped somewhere you can’t name, send us a WhatsApp location pin; it’s the quickest way for us to find you.
What we do in Widnes
- Breakdown recovery
- Accident recovery
- Motorcycle transport
- Track day transport
- Scooters & mopeds
- Stolen bike collection
Been in a crash around Widnes? Read what to do after a motorbike accident, step by step. Planning a motorbike accident claim in Widnes? We’re not solicitors, but the recovery is part of the evidence: see what you need from the recovery for a claim.
Price
The price for a recovery around Widnes depends on distance, the time of day or night and how easy the bike is to load. You hear it in full on the call and agree it before anyone sets off. See what motorbike recovery costs.
Nearby areas
FAQ
Rider questions
Can you recover a bike from the Mersey Gateway bridge?
Yes, once it’s safe. If you’re in a live lane and in danger, call 999 first; then call us.