Planned Multi-Agency Emergency Training Exercise at the Tamar Bridge
Tamar Crossings, alongside National Highways and emergency service partners, will be undertaking a planned multi-agency emergency training exercise at the Tamar Bridge on Tuesday 8th September, starting at 19:30hrs. The exercise is expected to last approximately two to three hours and forms part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining public safety and supporting emergency preparedness.
Why the Exercise is Taking Place on the Tamar Bridge
The Tamar Bridge is a strategically important transport link with unique characteristics and traffic movements that cannot be fully replicated elsewhere.
Carrying out the exercise on the bridge allows participating organisations to assess how emergency arrangements would work in practice, helping to ensure plans remain effective and fit for purpose should they ever be needed.
What Tamar Bridge Users Can Expect
The Tamar Bridge will remain open throughout the exercise, with arrangements in place to maintain access for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
While every effort has been made to minimise disruption, some delays may occur and users may experience temporary traffic management measures or changes to normal routes while the exercise takes place.
Bridge users are asked to follow all signs, signals and instructions throughout the exercise to help ensure its safe and effective delivery.
Members of the public who see emergency service activity on or around the Tamar Bridge during the evening of Tuesday 8th September should not be alarmed, as this forms part of a planned and controlled training exercise. Appropriate safety measures will be in place throughout the exercise, and all activity will be carefully managed by the organisations involved.
Travel Advice
If you are planning to travel during the exercise, we encourage you to:
- Allow extra time for your journey.
- Take extra care around emergency vehicles and personnel working on site.
- Be aware that temporary traffic management measures may be in place.
- Check our Traffic Status Updates page before travelling for the latest information.
Tamar Bridge Manager Coral Jonas said:
"Exercises such as this are an important part of ensuring we remain prepared to respond effectively should an incident occur on the bridge network. By working together with our partners in a realistic setting, we can test our procedures, strengthen coordination and continue to prioritise the safety of everyone who uses the Tamar Bridge.
"We appreciate the patience and cooperation of bridge users while the exercise takes place and would encourage anyone travelling through the area to allow extra time for their journey, follow any temporary traffic management measures and check for the latest travel information on our website before setting out."
For the latest travel information and any updates relating to the exercise, please visit our Traffic Status Updates page.