The rollout of a new free-flow tolling system on the Humber Bridge has been pushed back to early next year.
Originally due to launch later this year, the upgrade will see the traditional toll booths removed and replaced with an automated system allowing drivers to pay online or at local PayPoint outlets. Installation work is already underway.
A spokesperson for the Humber Bridge Board said the launch has been postponed until February 2026 to ensure a “smooth, reliable rollout” and to allow additional time for final testing.
The recently approved toll increase will now take effect when the new system goes live.
Andrew Arundel, Chief Executive of the Humber Bridge, said: “We are committed to ensuring the new system is ready and will deliver all the benefits and improvements we want our customers to have, this is why the testing stage is critical to ensure that when it does go live, we can be confident it will work as intended.
“As a result, we’ve made the decision to push the launch of Humber Bridge Toll back to the new year, allowing extra time for all testing to be completed. Not only will this ensure a smooth rollout, it also means that the recently announced increase in toll fees will not happen until the new year, when the system goes live.”
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