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.

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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.

A best practice approach to winter maintenance

November 19, 2024

A new winter maintenance regime on Rochester Bridge reduces our carbon footprint while maintaining safety and with minimum disruption. A towable gritter is now being pulled across the bridge by ...

Chief Executive to speak at Bridges Conference

November 12, 2024

Now in its 32nd year, the Bridges Conference brings together experts from across the UK to share knowledge, technology and services specific to the sector. Bridge Clerk Sue Threader will ...

Calling all civil engineering mentors

November 6, 2024

Civil engineers who show an outstanding commitment to supporting younger colleagues can now be recognised with a national award and a cash prize. Presented by the Rochester Bridge Trust in ...