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.

Best practice recognised on historic bridge

December 5, 2024

An ancient charity is celebrating recognition for its commitment to modern operating standards with an outstanding grading for best practice. For the second time in a row, the maintenance of ...

Festive illuminations on the Old Bridge

November 28, 2024

On dark winter nights it’s nice to brighten things up, and so on 1 December the Rochester Bridge Trust’s seasonal enhancement lighting programme will commence. To make the most of ...

Investigation works to take place on Esplanade balustrade

November 25, 2024

A small area of the footway on Rochester Esplanade is to be closed to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday, 26-27 November, to allow essential works to take place. The ...