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…
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…
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…
Recent inspections identified that the deck waterproofing and steel bolts holding the kerb units in place were nearing the end of their serviceable life and needed replacing. The works are essential to prevent the steel bridge deck from corroding and…
Members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee are inviting members of the public, particularly local residents in Saltash and Plymouth, to attend drop in sessions to give their views on whether the height of the parapets on…
Our new “Bridging the Tamar” Visitor and Learning Centre is now open. The Tamar Bridge and Royal Albert Bridge have played a historic role in linking Devon and Cornwall and the Centre tells the story of the two bridges and…
Local media were invited to climb to the top of the Bridge towers as part of the celebrations for the official opening of our new “ Bridging the Tamar” Visitor and Learning Centre. Click here https://www.facebook.com/cornwalllivenews/videos/3047588808614861/ to see a video…
Today was a very special day for everyone connected with the iconic Tamar Bridge as the Lord Mayor of Plymouth and the Chairman of Cornwall Council joined children from local schools, members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint…
Members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee have agreed to set up a working group to acquire evidence from professional bodies, emergency services and affected members of the public before making a decision on whether to increase…
Viridor has taken 65 tonnes of seaweed – enough to fill five double decker buses – washed up on the two slipways operated by the Torpoint ferry over the course of a year so that this can be processed as…