M2 Medway Bridge safety improvements

We’re improving the safety of the pedestrian and cycle route on the M2 Medway Bridge.

Start date 2023

End date 2024

Cost TBC

The M2 Medway Bridge

Latest updates

29 November 2023

Progress update - 29 November

We’d originally planned to have our work finished at the end of this year; however, we’ve encountered technical difficulties in the construction of the new parapet. Our project will now continue until spring 2024.

As the original barrier has been removed, we’re unable to reopen the footpath until the new one is installed. We’re working to get the new barrier in place and reopen the footpath as soon as possible.

We’ll continue to provide the shuttle bus service until our work at the bridge is finished.

We understand that the current footpath closure is frustrating and would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their patience while we work to deliver these essential improvements to the M2 Medway Bridge.

Shuttle bus service

There is a temporary shuttle bus service to take you across the bridge during the closure. This runs between 6am and 7.30pm each day.

The bus leaves from Wouldham Road on the south side of the bridge, every hour, on the hour. The first bus is at 6am, and the last one at 7pm.

It then runs every hour, on the half hour, from Sundridge Hill on the north side of the bridge. The first bus leaves here at 6.30am, with the last bus at 7.30pm.

If you would like to take an alternative route to cross the river, or it’s outside of these hours, the A2 bridge remains open usual.

*Please note this service is subject to change

If you have any questions you can call our contact centre on 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7), who will direct your enquiry to the team, or email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk

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Project information

We’re improving the safety of the pedestrian and cycle route on the M2 Medway Bridge. This will include upgrading and raising the height of the barriers on the bridge.

National Highways operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A-roads.

This work is part of our programme of maintenance that keeps our roads safe.