Saltash based Cornwall Councillor Martin Worth and staff from Tamar Crossings have worked together to make changes to the Saltash entrance of the Tamar Bridge south cantilever cycle and foot path following concerns from local resident and mobility scooter user…
The reluctant decision to increase tolls had to be made to secure the future of the two crossings. The income needed to operate the crossings relies on traffic numbers, and even now, two years after the first lockdown, our traffic…
After considering the financial situation facing the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferries and reviewing the results of the public consultation, members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee have reluctantly agreed to increase tolls to secure the long-…
Customers may observe the application and forming of white foam on the Devonport and Torpoint slipways over the next few days. This an environmental and herbicide-free trial to control algae growth in these areas. The process uses the heat in…
Plym II will undertake a ferry chain replacement on Friday 14th January 2022 as part of its period safety critical maintenance. Unfortunately these complex engineering tasks take some time and the technical team can only complete the task where there…
On Thursday, 13 January the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee are launching a consultation exercise on proposals to address the financial shortfall caused by the impact of Covid 19 and ongoing reduction in traffic levels on the Tamar…
Following a significant rise in COVID infections amongst Tamar Crossings staff, we are being forced to temporarily reduce the ferry service over the Christmas/New Year period. As a result from 2pm on 24 December to 3 January we will not…
Christmas & New Year Arrangements 2021 Tamar Bridge Tamar Bridge tolls will be suspended from 0000 on 25th December 2021 until 2359 on 25th December 2021 (midnight to midnight). Drivers are requested to approach the toll plaza and pass through…
As a result of a significant financial shortfall caused by the impact of Covid 19 and ongoing reduction in traffic levels on the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferries, members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee have agreed…
Installing new lane studs on the Tamar Bridge During this week we will be doing preparatory work for the new illuminated lane stud system on the main deck of the bridge. The new lane stud system will replace the old…