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Tamar Bridge
27 July 2021 12:18
Plymouth (Westbound)
Peak Traffic Flow - up to 15 mins wait
Saltash (Eastbound)
Peak Traffic Flow - up to 15 mins wait
Torpoint Ferry
27 July 2021 12:18
Devonport (Westbound)
No Wait (2 Ferry Service)
Torpoint (Eastbound)
Up to 30 mins wait (2 Ferry Service)
Live Updates Feed
Ferry - 11:30 - Traffic building at Torpoint with up to a 30 minute delay.
1 hour ago ·
Ferry. 19:00. Traffic levels have now greatly reduced, a short wait either side of the river. Two ferries in service.
18 hours ago ·
Ferry. 18:00. Traffic levels still high at Devonport, approximately a 30 minute wait, short wait at Torpoint.
19 hours ago ·
Resurfacing update 26 July ![]()
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A big thank you to everyone for their patience and support today following the introduction of the new traffic arrangements for the second phase of the resurfacing works. ![]()
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As anticipated the first weekend of the school holidays saw heavy traffic on the A38 and we were pleased to have been able to operate four vehicle lanes as normal on the bridge between Thursday and Sunday evening.![]()
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The north (eastbound) lane and centre lane on the main deck have now been closed to traffic, with north cantilever being used for eastbound traffic from Cornwall and for local Saltash traffic, and the south cantilever opened for westbound traffic travelling from Plymouth into Cornwall. ![]()
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Lane 7 on the toll plaza is acting as a tag only lane as normal, with the remaining lane on the main deck being used to help manage and balance traffic flows. ![]()
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As the direction of flow now has to be changed using a physical traffic management system rather than the overhead electronic system, this means it will take longer to change lane priorities in response to a build-up of traffic or incidents, such as accidents or breakdowns on the bridge or other issues on the adjoining road network. ![]()
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We are aware that this has caused some additional delays today as everyone, including ourselves, get used to the new arrangements. We apologise for any inconvenience and would ask you to bear with us as we work with our partners to adjust the new system to manage changes in traffic levels. ![]()
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Our control room staff will be monitoring traffic flows on the bridge and surrounding roads around the clock and we will respond as quickly as possible to any specific issues which arise. ![]()
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As explained in our previous update this first day has been spent on preparatory works ahead of the start of the planing operations on Tuesday. This work has included installing debris netting / containment on parapets, setting out survey points and surveying the existing carriageway and core drilling trial holes to check the thickness of the existing tarmac so that the planer does not damage the steel deck. ![]()
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The planing operation will begin tomorrow and is expected to take up to three days today to complete. VolkerLaser will then use a range of mechanical and hand tools to remove remaining material at the kerb interfaces. This will be followed by specialist hydro-blasting contractor beginning to remove the last 8-10mm of deck material with a high pressure water jetting system.
19 hours ago ·
Ferry. 17:00. Up to a 45 minute delay at Devonport, short wait at Torpoint. 3 ferries in service.
20 hours ago ·
Ferry - 13:00 - The 13:00 service from Torpoint departed with a part load carrying a blue light emergency vehicle.
24 hours ago ·
Ferry: 12:18hrs. Traffic at Devonport has built up and if arriving now you will have up to a 45 minute wait.
1 day ago ·
Ferry - 12:01 - Traffic building on both sides of the river with up to 30 minute delays on either side.
1 day ago ·
Bridge - 01.15a.m : Phase 2 Resurfacing Works now implemented. We recognise that this new phase and the associated traffic management arrangements will be unfamiliar to many users and ask that drivers pay particular attention to the new lane layouts, traffic signs and prevailing traffic conditions
1 day ago ·
Ferry - 09:26 - The 09:30 service from Torpoint departed early with a part load carrying a blue light emergency vehicle.
3 days ago ·
Ferry - 05:40 - The 05:45 service from Devonport departed early carrying a blue light emergency vehicle.
3 days ago ·
Important: changes to Tamar Bridge Shuttle bus route and bus stop on Saturday 31st July - SaltFest 2021![]()
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With SaltFest 2021 taking place on Saturday 31st July, VolkerLaser has worked jointly with the SaltFest event team to minimise any impact the ongoing works would have on the Festival, as well as aiding the event team where they can. ![]()
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Having assessed the programme, as well as the existing stops and routes for the shuttle buses, VolkerLaser has made the decision to move one of the stops to a temporary location whilst SaltFest takes place.![]()
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This mean that on Saturday, 31 July, the shuttle bus service and bus stop for crossing the Tamar Bridge, currently located on Fore Street, will be relocated to the top of the Saltash slip road, adjacent to MERKUR Slots arcade. Access to this bus stop will be via the walled seating area in front of MERKUR slots, and down the footway towards the slip road. ![]()
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Additional signage directing passengers to the new bus stop location will be in place. This temporary bus stop will be in place from 08:00 until Fore St re-opens after SaltFest has finished, no later than 21:30.![]()
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The existing bus stops on the Plymouth side, in Pemros Road, will be unaffected, and will run as normal from this location.![]()
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Following the challenges of the past eighteen months, we hope everyone will enjoy the fantastic SaltFest, and that it will be a great success for all.
4 days ago ·
Ferry - 06:39 - The 06:40 service from Torpoint departed early carrying multiple blue light emergency vehicles.
4 days ago ·
Ferry - 06:14 - Our night service ferry will be running slightly off timetable for the next half hour to accommodate blue light crossings and attempt to pick up the traffic previously left behind until the other two ferries have started up to pick up their scheduled AM timetable.
4 days ago ·
Ferry - 05:55 - The 06:00 service from Torpoint departed early to pick up a blue light emergency vehicle from Devonport.
4 days ago ·
Ferry 18:17 - Traffic has now eased, and there is no delay on either side of the river.
5 days ago ·
Ferry: 17:50hrs. Traffic at Torpoint as eased off and currently just a short wait for the next ferry due in. Three ferries remain in service.
5 days ago ·
Ferry: 16:55hrs. Traffic building up at Torpoint with currently a 30mins delay .
5 days ago ·
Ferry 16:15 - There is currently a 30 minute wait in Devonport. 3 ferries in service.
5 days ago ·
Ferry 15:52 - The 15:55 ferry service from Devonport has left early carrying an emergency ambulance. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
5 days ago ·
Webcams
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Plymouth from Bridge Tower
This webcam shows the view towards Plymouth (eastwards) from the Bridge tower.
Saltash from Bridge Tower
This webcam shows the view towards Saltash (westwards) from the Bridge tower.
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A38 West from Saltash Tunnel
This webcam shows the view towards Saltash (Carkeel Roundabout) from the end of the Saltash Tunnel, A38 West
A38 East from Tamar Bridge Toll Plaza (Plymouth)
This webcam shows the view towards Plymouth (St Budeaux) from the Tamar Bridge Toll Plaza, A38 East
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Torpoint Waiting Area
This webcam shows the traffic at Torpoint waiting to board the ferry eastbound. Approximately four and a half lanes of waiting traffic will get on the next available ferry.
Devonport Waiting Area
This webcam shows the traffic at Devonport waiting to board the ferry westbound. Approximately three and a half lanes of waiting traffic will get on the next available ferry.
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Harvey Street Up
This webcam shows the view up Harvey Street towards the town
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Harvey Street Down
This webcam shows the view down Harvey Street towards the Torpoint Ferry
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Tamar Bridge Tolls
The toll for the Tamar Bridge is payable one way, on the trip from Saltash (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon).
Vehicle Type
Toll Payable
(Single vehicle)
Toll Payable
(with trailer)
MotorcyclesFree Free MGW under 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£2.00 Cash £1.00 TamarTag £4.00 Cash £2.00 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£4.90 Cash £2.45 TamarTag £9.80 Cash £4.90 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(3 axles)£8.00 Cash £4.00 TamarTag £16.00 Cash £8.00 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(4+ axles)£11.00 Cash £5.50 TamarTag £22.00 Cash £11.00 TamarTag Quad bikes, trikes and motorcycles with sidecar charged as car.
If you are unsure of the classification of your vehicle please contact the Bridge Office 01752 361577.
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Tamar Ferry Tolls
The toll aboard the Torpoint Ferry is payable one way, on the trip from Torpoint (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon) except for motorcycles which are tolled from Plymouth (Devon) to Torpoint (Cornwall). There is no charge for pedestrians or pedal cyclists.
Vehicle Type
Toll Payable
(Single vehicle)
Toll Payable
(with trailer)
Motorcycles40p Cash TamarTag 80p Cash TamarTag MGW under 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£2.00 Cash £1.00 TamarTag £4.00 Cash £2.00 TamarTag MGW over 3.5 tonnes(2 axles)£4.90 Cash £2.45 TamarTag £9.80 Cash £4.90 TamarTag Quad bikes, trikes and motorcycles with sidecar charged as car.
If you are unsure of the classification of your vehicle please contact the Ferry Office 01752 812233.