Exeter Footbridge

Exeter Foot and Cycle bridge over the A379, between Chudleigh Road and the Devon Hotel at Matford, was a £55.1 million project. It was lifted into place in May 2023. This spectacular permanent landmark provides a dedicated crossing of the road. It’s intended to link 2,500 new homes and a school to local amenities in South West Exeter.

Thortech International were awarded this project by SH Structures in the summer of 2023, as they were looking for a long-lasting, strong and reliable anti-slip product to be laid over the existing metal surface. Thortech first attentively installed Thorprime™ STS to prepare the 160m² area. When the Thorprime™ STS set, Thorgrip™ HD was considerately installed over this primed area. The chosen aggregate was 1-3mm Emery, which completely covered the whole area of the gelled surface.

All work was completed by Thortech International before the deadline and within budget. Due to the well-grounded, strong emery aggregate, along with the authentic Thortech products, Thorprime™ and Thorgrip™ this surface will require minimal maintenance. Accompanied by rust prevention and fire-retardant properties, the anti-skid system provides a long-life surface coating which meets the challenges of a popular bridge. The client was delighted with the completed project and the bridge was pridefully opened to the public in January 2024.