CTS are specialists in the Design, Manufacture and Installation of Bridges, Footbridges, Boardwalks, Lockgates and Decking.
CTS have been designing and manufacturing bridges and structures since 1988 and are one of the market leaders in footbridge design, offering one of the most extensive ranges of steel, timber and steel and timber footbridges.
We specialise in the design, fabrication and installation of footbridges of all types and sizes- including Pedestrian only, Cycle / bridle way bridges and Vehicular access bridges - all designed and detailed to reflect their use, size and the aesthetic required.
Depending on the type of scheme, we can offer design and build services or a more consultancy based role.
Our typical services and products are described throughout the following pages.
Latest News...
Installation Team receives praise
A smooth, speedy installation by CTS's own in house team was rewarded with high praise from a customer.
Praise for Installation team - ref 5180
CTS's In-house team carried out another successful bridge installation at Ugbrook Stream, Broadway Quarry, Kingsteignton, Devon and received a nice email from the client praising the operation.
Golf Buggy Bridge at Bearwood Lakes Golf Club - Ref 4809
Golf Buggy Bridge at Bearwood Lakes Golf Club
73.5m (3 span) x 4.2m Bow Arch U Frame Warren Truss - Ref 4956
Installation of a new 73.5m (o/a 3 span Bow Arch U Frame Warren Truss recently for Esh Construction.
Hiab installation In Seaburn, Sunderland
Good access to a bridge site in Seaburn, Sunderland meant that a hiab delivery and installation was possible for an 8m x 1m softwood pedestrian footbridge.
Two FRP Bridges, Powys - Ref 4974
FRP Bridges provide low maintenance solutions on Elan Valley Cycle Path
James' Bridge, Dingwall Nr Inverness
Named after his son James, Philip Blake of Munro Sawmills funded the project to install a new bridge in Dingwall, Nr Inverness in his memory.
Arched timber bridges
For customers who request an arched (cambered) timber bridge, CTS can provide an effective solution by cutting a camber into the main beams of the bridge.
Elevated Boardwalks at Designer Outlet, Cannock - Ref 4648
A 117.5m elevated boardwalk with central faceted 3.3m wide circular section was installed by CTS Bridges at the new McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Cannock.
5 Bespoke Bridges at RHS Bridgewater, Salford
Five new footbridges supplied by CTS Bridges Ltd at RHS Bridgewater, Salford, Manchester
Brookes Mill, Huddersfield - ref 4526
A second bridge installed by CTS Bridges at thriving Brookes Mill, Huddersfield for John Brooke & Sons Ltd
New Cycle Bridge on Affric Kintail Way, Inverness-shire
A new softwood cycle bridge was supplied by CTS Bridges to Hitrak for them to install on on the popular Affrick Kintail Way.
Replacement bridge is given new name
The historic Copley Bridge near Sowerby Bridge, Halifax that was destroyed by floods in 2015 has just been replaced by CTS Bridges with an all new steel and timber structure.
All lit up for Christmas
This is one of the three new footbridges CTS sent over to Uyo Nigeria at the end of 2013. They form part of a flagship scheme to provide a new major route into the city.
The customer was delighted with the quality and ease of assembly of the new structure and have decked it out in lights to show it off.
CE Mark
CTS are pleased to announce that all their steel bridges and structures will carry the CE mark following a successful assessment to execution Class 4. .
FRP footbridge in kit form - ref 3932
Matthew Eddy from Vale of Glamorgan Council kindly sent us this photograph of a FRP bridge kit he recently ordered.
Ladies Bridge, Cruden Bay, Aberdeen - Job 4072
CTS Bridges Ltd were appointed by Aberdeenshire Council to design, manufacture and install a replica bridge in a tidal location at Cruden Bay, Scotland.
NATURAL SOLUTIONS IN CENTRAL LONDON
EKKI HARDWOOD BRIDGES AND BOARDWALKS AT ABERFELDY VILLAGE, TOWER HAMLETS
Kings Newnham Bridge refurbished with Hi-Grip Excel deck
CLM Construction Ltd ordered Anti Slip Hi-Grip Excel Ekki deck boards to refurbish Kings Newnham Footbridge.
Banff Links Caravan Park Bridge - Ref 4568
A durable hardwood footbridge was required for the Banff Links bridge due to its coastal location.
Award Winning Cyclebridge at Bow to Olympic Park
Keeping pedestrians and cyclists safe at Bow Riverside
KEEPING CYCLISTS SAFE IN BARNSLEY
Cyclists in Barnsley have a new cycle bridge to enable them to pass safely over the A633 at Mitchells Way, Foulstone Nr Barnsley. The new 34m long x 3.5m wide Warren Truss Cycle Bridge was installed by CTS Bridges recently.
Ornamental Rustic Bridge at Lightwoods Park - ref 4200
Chunky softwood timbers were used to create this 6.3m long x 2m wide ornamental rustic footbridge at Lightwood Park, West Midlands.
FRP Bridge in Poole, Dorset
Utilitarian, Easy to Install, Low maintenance were clients requirements for their FRP Bridge
Bespoke structures at Barton Park, Oxford
Boardwalks, Viewing Platforms, bridges and seating at Barton Park
Leicester Technology Park Cycle Bridge ref 3876
Site welding and a 500 tonne crane was required to install this 60m 3-span bridge at Leicester Technology Park ......read more
Cycle/Bridle Bridge at Scredda Bridge, Cornwall
31m x 3.5m Tied Arch Steel Truss Cycle / Equestrian Bridge by CTS Bridges
Hi-Spec Protective System for Seatown Bridge
CTS install cycle bridge by North Sea with a Protective System for Harsh Environments
Happy Retirement John
After 23 years at CTS Bridges - our friend and colleague John Traverse has called it a day.
CTS win Tekla Award for Finzels Reach Bridge
Castle Bridge at Finzels Reach, Bristol won CTS Bridges a Tekla Award in the Infrastructure Project Category for its innovative design.
Making Waves at Rossall Coastal Defence Ecology Park
Three Bridges with unique 'wave' style parapets were installed by CTS Bridges in the Mythic Coast inspired Ecology Park as part of the Rossall Coastal Protection Scheme.
Forestry Commission Designed Bridge
New Stress Laminated Cycle Bridge at Cannop, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
CTS Bridges - Improving night-time safety on pedestrian bridges.
Many of the bridges CTS manufacture improve night-time safety for pedestrians by incorporating lighting.
CTS work closely with the client and lighting suppliers to provide a well conceived scheme. Lighting can be incorporated into the parapet posts or rails, into the deck, below the soffit of the bridge, on cables or lampstands to enhance and illuminate the bridge and increase pedestrian safety and a focal point for the community.
Complex Geometry of Cow Bridge - Ref 3621
The complex geometry of a 24m x 3m bridge at Hackney Marshes known as Cow Bridge tasked CTS's engineers with designing all the connections and 3D modelling of the bridge prior to manufacture and installation on site.Potato Wharf, Manchester - Ref 4041
Challenging bridge installation beneath railway viaduct in Manchester.
Railway Footbridge at Thornaby Station, Teeside
A new railway footbridge and steps installed by CTS Bridges at Thornaby Station Teeside.
Warren Truss Multi Use bridge over Railway in Tamworth
Bellway Homes approached CTS Bridges to design, build and install a 56m long x 3m wide Warren Through Truss Cycle/Bridle/Footbridge over a railway line in Tamworth, Staffordshire
Bespoke bridge for new Travelodge, Bury St Edmunds
Matching Client Aspirations. CTS were sent a concept showing the style of bridge required and worked closely with Marshalls to ensure a match with clients aspirations and current design standards.
Last of the Summer Wine Bridge
CTS Bridges install new steel bridge and steps in Last of the Summer Wine country above Holmfirth.
CTS launch New Hi-Grip Extra Deck Range
Hi-Grip Extra decking launched as part of CTS's 25 year celebrations
FRP BRIDGES - NEW FROM CTS
NEW FROM CTS BRIDGES - FRP BRIDGES (Fibre Reinforced Polymer) - Lightweight and Maintenance Free
Steel and Timber Footbridge, Lincolnshire
A Steel and Timber footbridge is one of the more popular solutions for bridge lengths between 11m and 20m.
River Lodden, Gillingham cycle bridge - ref 3907
Black and Blue were the two colours chosen by the client for a new Pratt Truss cycle bridge at Ham Farm, Gillingham, North Dorset .... Read More
Tubular Truss Bridge, River Cherwell, Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church College, Oxford commission a footbridge following donations from old members of the college to replace a static punt crossing with a new iconic bridge.
New Islington Bridge, Manchester
A boomerang shaped bridge with Oasis lyrics underneath installed by CTS Bridges at New Islington, Manchester.
Hi-Grip Excel Softwood Deck for Maydencroft Ltd
Maydencroft Limited based in Hitchin Herts ordered over 2300 lin m of Softwood Hi-Grip Excel deck boards from us to create this boardwalk at Southern Country Park in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.
