News
Christmas and New Year 2019 – Office Opening Times
The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Office opening times for Xmas and New Year 2019, are as follows
Christmas and New Year Arrangements 2019
Tamar Bridge Tamar Bridge tolls will be suspended from 00.00 on 25th December 2019 until 23.59 on 25th December 2019 (midnight to midnight). Drivers are requested to approach the toll plaza and pass through the booths with care, as there…
Tamar Bridge – Lost Saltash ferry bell discovered after 60 years donated to Bridging the Tamar’ Visitor and Learning Centre
A historic ferry bell with very special links to the town of Saltash is to have pride of place at the ‘Bridging the Tamar’ Visitor and Learning Centre which opened earlier this year thanks to a grant from the National…
Tamar Bridge – Shuttle Bus Service
A huge thank you to everyone who is using our shuttle bus service to travel across the Tamar Bridge whilst essential engineering works are being carried out. The free service is available to transport all pedestrians, cyclists and those using…
Tamarcrossings – Peer Challenge Report
Last December we invited the Local Government Association to carry out a Peer Challenge of our service to provide external feedback on our performance and to highlight areas where we can do even more. Peer challenges are designed to help…
Supporting People in Crisis – Tamar Crossings’ Positive Intervention Programme helps keep people safe.
Tamar Crossings are committed to ensuring the safety of all people using the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry. Over the last two decades we have developed a range of measures to improve the detection and handling of vulnerable people presenting…
Members of Joint Committee make decision on Tamar Bridge parapets
Members of Joint Committee make decision on Tamar Bridge parapets 20 October 2019 Members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee have decided to retain the existing parapets across the full length of the Bridge and to continue…
Lynher II Ferry – Update
Following extensive diagnostic and fault finding efforts conducted by Tamar Crossings staff, in conjunction with the equipment manufacturer, a defect has been identified in the very complex power electronics system associated with managing the propulsion motors on the LYNHER II…
Tamar Bridge South Cantilever to be formally closed to pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters from 7.30pm Wednesday 25th September 2019
Maintenance works on the current section of the south cantilever of the Tamar Bridge are due to be completed on schedule by Wednesday, 25th September. Access across the south cantilever of the bridge for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters will…