Live updates as police close tunnel in both directions after crash Merseytravel said the Birkenhead Tunnel has now been fully reopened in both directions The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Merseytravel has said that the Birkenhead Tunnel has now fully reopened in both directions following this afternoon's crash. Police closed the Birkenhead Tunnel after a wagon hit the side of the tunnel. According to Travel Monitor Inrix the tunnel was closed at 2.30pm from Brunswick Street (Pier Head) to Pacific Road (Birkenhead). We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.