About this bus gate
Bus and cycle only — taxis are NOT permitted here, unlike most Warrington bus lanes. Corroborated by the sealed "(Unnamed Link Road Between Ordnance Avenue and Birchwood Way) (Bus Only Lane) Order 2016" (TPT TRO repository WI134, amended by WI135).
Camera enforcement here began in July 2016. Warrington Borough Council confirmed this location is camera-enforced, and gave the date enforcement began, in its response to Freedom of Information request IR\ET\1083, answered 7 August 2026.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cyclists
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Unnamed link road between Birchwood Way and Ordnance Avenue, Birchwood, Warrington. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 21 days to halve the charge — or if the signage was unclear, the details are wrong, or you had a genuine reason to be in the lane, consider challenging it first. Our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Link road between Birchwood Way and Ordnance Avenue bus gate?
The Birchwood Bus Gate in Warrington operates 24 hours per day. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Link road between Birchwood Way and Ordnance Avenue bus gate?
Warrington Borough Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Link road between Birchwood Way and Ordnance Avenue bus gate?
Buses, cyclists and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Link road between Birchwood Way and Ordnance Avenue bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Warrington Borough Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Warrington Borough Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. This bus gate operates 24 hours, so "I was outside the operating times" is not open to you — the grounds that win here are that your vehicle was exempt, that the details on the PCN are wrong, or that the approach signage did not give enough warning before the point of no return. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.