Tamar Bridge is jointly owned by Plymouth City Council and Cornwall Council and provides a vital strategic road link in the South West. In accordance with the Tamar Bridge Act, the crossing is funded on a “user pays” principle which means that the only source of revenue is toll charges for those who use the bridge.

With a reduction in the number of users, which is expected to continue in years ahead, the only option has been to seek a rise in the cost of the toll. This will impact most on those residents who use the bridge daily to commute to work and who may seek alternative routes potentially adding to carbon emissions.

Similarly to other major strategic links across the UK, without additional funding support from the Government, the ongoing maintenance costs may fall on the local tax payer and not just the user. Plymouth City Council want to keep toll prices low and fair and are calling on the Government for financial support to make this happen.