Renfrew Bridge closed after 'possible ordnance' was found on nearby building site
Pedestrians and motorists were told to seek alternative routes this morning.
The new Renfrew Bridge was locked down today after a bomb squad were summoned due to a 'possible ordnance' being discovered.
The bridge, which only opened to members of the public last month, was closed due to the potential hazard being found on a nearby building site around 10am.
Cops rushed to the scene and stopped all traffic, including pedestrians, from crossing the bridge until the situation was resolved.
A post on social media by Police Scotland warned people to avoid the area and find alternative routes for their journeys.
It read: 'Renfrew Bridge is closed after a possible ordnance device was found around 10am this morning on a building site nearby.
'Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been contacted. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to find alternative routes.'
It is not known what the item was, however, police confirmed it was not an ordnance device. The bridge reopened just over two hours after it had been initially closed.
A police spokesperson later added: 'Renfrew Bridge has now re-opened. The item found was not an ordnance device. Thanks to motorists and pedestrians for their patience.'
Renfrew Bridge is the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde and connects Meadowside Street in the town with Dock Street in Yoker and Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire.
The bridge itself cost £117 million with £39m coming from both the Scottish and UK governments, under the Glasgow City Region City Deal, and £1.7m from Transport Scotland.
It is expected to open up work, health, education and leisure opportunities on both sides of the river – with the potential for 1,400 additional jobs, investment and developments to be brought to the riverside.
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