Renfrew Bridge officially opens to vehicles and pedestrians
The crossing will accommodate vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians - as well as opening for passing ships.
Members of the public were pictured taking selfies as they walked over the structure, as large numbers turned out during the nice weather.
The bridge over the River Clyde from Renfrew to Yoker opened to vehicles, cycles and pedestrians at midday on Friday, May 9. (Image: Colin Mearns) Cyclists preparing to cross the bridge (Image: Colin Mearns) Motorists also took advantage of the crossing, with some vintage cars spotted.
READ MORE: Renfrew Bridge welcomes public across Glasgow's River Clyde
The completion of the 184-metre bridge, connecting Yoker and Clydebank directly to Renfrew, marked the end of the £117m Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project.
Pedestrians and vehicles pictured using the crossing (Image: Colin Mearns)
Members of the public take pictures as they walk across the bridge for the first time (Image: Colin Mearns) This was led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region Deal.
The Renfrew Bridge has been installed on Meadowside Street on the Renfrewshire side and on Dock Street in Clydebank.
Allan de Woronin drives an Austin 7 over the bridge (Image: Colin Mearns) The bridge connects Renfrew and Yoker (Image: Colin Mearns) It provides a direct link between the two towns for the first time.
The official opening followed a ceremony on Thursday celebrating the launch of the new crossing.
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