Why are around 30 staff employed to run the Tamar Bridge side?

Operating the crossings safely and efficiently requires a wide range of roles.

The crossings operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the team includes:

• Toll booth operators

• Control room staff who manage traffic and incidents

• Customer service staff supporting users and account holders

• Engineers and technical specialists maintaining the structure

• Health and safety specialists

• IT specialists supporting complex systems

• Recovery staff who provide free breakdown recovery on the bridge

Each of these roles is essential to ensure the crossings remain safe, reliable and available at all times.