Welcome to the website of The Rochester Bridge Trust.

Since Roman times a bridge has crossed the River Medway at Rochester, and since medieval times the Wardens and Assistants of Rochester Bridge have maintained this strategic river crossing.

Undergraduate Year In Industry – Assistant Bridge Engineer

The Rochester Bridge Trust has an opportunity for an undergraduate civil engineer who is looking for a year in industry as part of their studies. The Assistant Bridge Engineer would join the Bridge Team of in-house civil engineers in a full-time role between their second and third years of study, starting in September 2024. For more details visit the Hiring People website.

Welcome

Today the Trust owns and maintains the two A2 bridges and the service bridge at Rochester, crossings as important for today’s traffic and modern life as at any time in our history.

Our Education Website

The Trust is committed to Supporting Engineering Education and encouraging young people to learn more about civil engineering and bridge building. Visit our educational website for more information.

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Bridges

The Rochester Bridge Trust has built and maintained numerous Medway crossings since medieval times. In the late fourteenth century the old Roman bridge was destroyed by winter storms.

In memory of Paul Harriott

May 8, 2024

It was with sadness that the Rochester Bridge Trust has heard of the death of Paul Harriott. Until his retirement in 2023, Paul was one of the longest serving members ...

Free talk tells the story of conflict at Rochester Bridge

April 18, 2024

Discover the conflict that has helped to shape Medway during a free lecture spanning almost 2,000 years. Called Rochester Bridge in Times of Conflict, the talk will start with the ...

Overnight lane restrictions on Rochester Bridge

April 16, 2024

Road users are advised there will be temporary single lane restrictions on Rochester Bridge for one night on Friday, 19 April, to enable essential works to take place. Single lane ...