Tamar Crossings - Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee

29/09/2026

As part of National Manufacturing Day, last week our T Level Engineering students headed to Tamar Bridge to get a closer look at the engineering behind one of Plymouth’s most recognisable landmarks.

During the visit, students explored the history of the bridge and why it was built, including its impact on the local economy then and now. They also learned about how a suspension bridge works, and were able to explore the methodology behind its expansion joints and the numerous engineering principles that keep it standing proud over the river!

Our students also had the opportunity to venture onto the gantry beneath the main road, allowing them to enjoy extensive views of the Tamar, before heading into the anchorage chamber to see where the bridge is secured.

It was a great opportunity for our students to get out of the classroom and see large scale engineering in action.

Many thanks to everyone involved in the visit, and special thanks to Jane Cooper, Bridging the Tamar, and Tamar Crossings!

If you or someone you know is interested in T Levels, you can find out more about our courses here: https://cityplym.info/TLevels2026

25/09/2026

Sunshine, steel and a little September magic ☀️🌉

23/09/2026

🐾 Not your usual office visitors.

Police dog teams visited Tamar Bridge Office today for training exercises. Lots of searching, lots of sniffing and lots of very good dogs.

We're always pleased to support local emergency services and community partners by providing space for training and development activities.

Safe to say they were everyone's favourite visitors of the day.

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

📸 Behind the Scenes

Last Tuesday evening, Tamar Crossings, National Highways and emergency service partners came together for a planned emergency training exercise at the Tamar Bridge.

The Tamar Bridge provides a realistic environment that cannot be fully replicated elsewhere. This allows us to assess emergency arrangements in a unique operational setting and identify opportunities for improvement.

Throughout the exercise, the bridge remained open, with access maintained for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, helping to minimise disruption while training activity took place.

We would like to thank all participating organisations, along with bridge users, for their patience and cooperation throughout the exercise.

08/09/2026

🚨𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: A planned multi-agency emergency training exercise will take place at the Tamar Bridge this evening from 7:30pm.

✅ The bridge will remain open throughout.
✅ The pedestrian and cycle paths will remain open.
✅ Delays may occur but are expected to be minimal.

If you see emergency service vehicles on or around the bridge, please do not be alarmed. This is a planned and controlled training exercise involving partner agencies.

Find out more via the link.

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....

07/09/2026

FOUND: Two adventurous travellers!

Bluey & Stitch were discovered on the Tamar Bridge today after apparently making a daring escape from a pram.

They're now safe and sound in our control room, taking in the views while we try to find their owner.

If you recognise these little adventurers, please contact us so we can help reunite them with their owner and get them safely home. 💙

07/09/2026

⚠️ 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞

A planned multi-agency emergency training exercise will take place at the Tamar Bridge on Tuesday 8 September from 7:30pm.

The bridge will remain open throughout the exercise, although some delays and temporary traffic management measures may be in place.

If you see emergency service activity on or around the bridge, please do not be alarmed as this forms part of a planned and controlled training exercise.

Find out more and read our full update via the link below.

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....

04/09/2026

27/08/2026

🛳 Torpoint Ferry Service Update

Over the next few weeks, we'll be carrying out a number of essential upgrades, maintenance projects and infrastructure improvements across the ferry service.

We know regular customers are already affected by the current two-ferry service and will want to understand what happens next. This update explains what work is taking place, how it will affect ferry services and what customers can expect over the coming weeks.

This includes work to both Tamar II and Plym II vessels, alongside improvements to the gantry and slipway during September and October. The work has been planned in stages and scheduled around specialist contractor availability and the needs of the vessels to allow a two-ferry service to continue while the works are carried out.

Read the full update here.

As we move through the remainder of the year, Tamar Crossings will be undertaking a coordinated programme of essential upgrades, maintenance and infrastructure works across the ferry service throughout September and October.