Spencer’s gains award for ‘exemplary’ bridge work

A civil engineer has received national recognition for its “exemplary” work on a historic bridge.

Hull-headquartered Spencer Bridge Engineering, part of Spencer Group, has won the 2025 Bridges Award for New Life for its meticulous refurbishment of the Menai Suspension Bridge. 

The team replaced 168 defective hangers on the Grade I-listed bridge, restoring its structural integrity and ensuring public safety, while completing the project with minimal disruption to traffic despite adverse weather and supply chain challenges.

Opened in 1826, the Grade I-listed bridge, designed by civil engineer Thomas Telford, is the world’s second-oldest suspension bridge still carrying traffic.

Luke Fisher, Spencer Bridge Engineering's bridges director, said: “We’re delighted to have been honoured with this award in recognition of our work to deliver such a pivotal project on this iconic bridge.

“With strong winds, wet weather and extremely tight constraints, this project posed a number of significant challenges, but I’m very proud of our teams who worked collaboratively and drew on our colleagues’ extensive and diverse skillsets to develop solutions.

“As the bridge approaches its 200th anniversary next year, we’re proud to have played a key part in restoring this historic structure, so it can continue carrying traffic for many years to come.”

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