What safety measures are you introducing at the Tamar Bridge?

We have introduced a wide range of safety measures to mitigate against Covid-19 based on the latest scientific and medical guidance from the Government and Public Health England. These include specific actions to support social distancing guidance, as well as increasing cleaning and hygiene practices which have bene developed following comprehensive risk assessments carried out by Tamar Crossings managers in all areas of the service.

We are encouraging car occupants to keep their windows We are encouraging car occupants to keep their windows closed whilst in close proximity to our staff and other service users. Those paying by cash should ensure they have the correct money to keep personal contact with toll booth staff at the bridge or toll collectors at the ferry to an absolute minimum.
To help provide safe cash handling procedures we have introduced a contactless card payment system at the Tamar Bridge and we would encourage as many people as possible to use this method of payment. For those who do not use contactless cards we have developed some specific social distancing tools to enable staff in the toll booths to process cash. This includes a ‘cup’ attached to the end of a stick so people can deposit their coins safely while keeping at a distance of more than two metres. All drivers crossing the bridge are asked to reduce their speed when entering the Toll Plaza lanes and to follow all overhead signals and road markings. Staff at both crossings are following social distancing guidance and implementing robust hand hygiene procedures, including regular hand washing and use of hand sanitisers. Gloves are worn by all staff in the toll booths at the bridge, with face coverings worn by staff in direct contact with drivers or other members of the public outside the booths

Risk Assessment For Tamar Bridge Toll Plaza