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Bridge inquiry to finish early
The public inquiry into whether a second bridge should be built across the River Mersey is to finish earlier than expected.
The six-week inquiry into the new crossing at Halton, Cheshire, ends after a number of objectors withdrew during the probe.
Tony McDermott, leader of Halton Borough Council and chair of the Mersey Gateway executive board, said: "It can be the catalyst that delivers thousands of new jobs and opens up huge areas of Runcorn and Widnes for regeneration, and would also fund major improvements to our public transport systems here in Halton."
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Friday 10 February 2012
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Light sleet
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