Gem Bridge

Gem Bridge Gem Bridge is a bridge that stands on the site of an old Brunel viaduct. It is a five span steel truss bridge with a precast concrete deck.

It was officaially opened in September 2012 as a part of the cycle route NCN 27, Drake's Trail. Gem Bridge is a 200 metre long footbridge / Cycle bridge that spans the River Walkahm some 24 metres from the river level. The scheme was completed in May 2012 and officially opened by Angela Rippon in September 2012.

Gem Bridge has been awarded the Civil Engineering Project of the Year Award for projects under £3m, at the annual Britis...
13/10/2013

Gem Bridge has been awarded the Civil Engineering Project of the Year Award for projects under £3m, at the annual British Construction Industry Awards - An amazing accolade for all those involved. http://www.bciawards.org.uk/winners_2013

Here is a link to the final version of a short film taking you through from the start of the Gem Bridge project to the o...
08/11/2012

Here is a link to the final version of a short film taking you through from the start of the Gem Bridge project to the opening ceremony in September 2012. Lots of people have already been out there enjoying the Drake's Trail Route from Tavistock to Plymouth, I hope you get to enjoy it too.

http://youtu.be/HMWseKyBqwo

This film documents the construction of Gem Bridge, Tavistock, Devon.It takes you from the initial concept to completion of construction. Gem Bridge is a 200...

http://youtu.be/dZuAemQN1coA combination of site stills and historic photos documenting the journey to completion - Main...
13/08/2012

http://youtu.be/dZuAemQN1co
A combination of site stills and historic photos documenting the journey to completion - Main opening ceremony to follow in September giving cyclists and walkers full access to this great section of NCN Route 27 - Drakes Trail.

This film documents the construction of Gem Bridge, Tavistock, Devon.It takes you from the initial concept to completion of construction. Gem Bridge is a 200...

23/05/2012
14/04/2012

The latest update has gone live -http://www.devon.gov.uk/gem-bridge-update-march-2012.pdf

10/04/2012

It's taken a good few years to get to this stage, but I can finally say - It's almost there.

To top it all we had the lovely Angela Rippon on site today; just as I was telling her about the local wildlife, a Kingfisher, two Mallards and a Dipper appeared along the river - "Cue the Deer."

Come and visit in the summer if you fancy exploring the wilds of West Devon.

Gem Bridge is a bridge that stands on the site of an old Brunel viaduct. It was officaially opened in September 2012 as a part of the cycle route NCN 27, Drake's Trail.

10/04/2012
From the river view
03/02/2012

From the river view

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