Medway Viaducts

The Medway Viaducts comprise three parallel bridges crossing the River Medway, with two structures carrying the M2 motorway and one supporting the railway line. Together, they form a critical transport link between London and the Channel Tunnel.

The original Medway Viaduct opened in 1963 as part of the M2 motorway construction project. Later, extensive renovations took place in the late 1990s, followed by the addition of a new bridge in 2003.

The viaducts connect with the North Downs Way walking route, where hikers can reach elevated viewpoints above the Medway Valley. From these spots, visitors experience the surrounding landscape from a vantage point that reveals the scale of the valley below.

The viaducts are accessible from the North Downs Way walking route, where visitors can view the structures up close from various angles. Plan time to explore different vantage points along the walking path for varied perspectives of the engineering.

A Eurostar train set a British rail speed record of 208 miles per hour while crossing the railway bridge. This achievement demonstrated the structure's ability to handle extreme conditions safely.

Inception: September 2003

Official opening: September 2003

GPS coordinates: 51.37580,0.47550

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42