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The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
One million crossings made over city bridge since opening
It towers over an area that, for at least 2,000 years, had a huge importance as a location where it was possible to ford the Clyde. One of the longest opening pedestrian/cycle bridges in Europe, the Govan - Partick Bridge has a width of six metres and two spans. The moving span, which weighs 650 tonnes, is 99 metres long and uses the South Pier (at Water Row) as its access; and the fixed span, which weighs 45 tonnes and is 15.7 metres long. The crossing is also a central part of the active travel route between the University of Glasgow's campus at Gilmorehill and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. READ MORE: New figures released by Glasgow City Council show that, since the public opening last September, there have been more than 820,000 crossings of the bridge by pedestrians, and over 185,000 cyclist crossings. Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, said: 'With the City Deal we're quite literally building bridges between our communities along the Clyde. "Our expectations that the Govan-Partick Bridge would reconnect these historic communities have been exceeded with these fantastic figures. It's quickly become a key landmark in the city and a tremendously well-used travel route and will be critical to the continuing regeneration of our riverside and its surrounding communities in the years to come.' Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, said: 'It is impressive to see the impact this bridge has made for communities across the River Clyde. As well as improving access to jobs and visitor attractions, it has opened up travel between the University of Glasgow's West End and Queen Elizabeth Hospital campuses for pedestrians and cyclists. The Govan - Partick Bridge is one of the longest opening pedestrian/cycle bridges in Europe (Image: Colin Mearns/Herald) "Construction was funded through the Glasgow City Region Deal, which we have supported with £520 million. This investment aims to create 29,000 jobs in the Greater Glasgow region by boosting housing, transport, business growth and research opportunities to improve outcomes for patients.' UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said: "A fantastic one million crossings in less than nine months is clear proof that this magnificent bridge across Glasgow's beloved Clyde has quickly become a cherished and vital piece of infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. It is also a powerful reminder of how vital it is to bring people and places together. "Part funded with more than £12 million UK Government investment, re-establishing this historic connection between Govan and Partick is boosting the economy, bonding communities and supporting redevelopment. This is our Plan for Change in action, working with partners to deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal."
Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Vandalism appears on new Yoker-Renfrew road bridge
John Shaw, Renfrewshire Council councillor, took to social media to post a photo of a sticker which has appeared on the £117m bridge, which connects Yoker and Clydebank directly to Renfrew. (Image: Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT: Renfrew Bridge officially opens to vehicles and pedestrians The sticker is of Brian Limond, better known as Limmy, and his well-loved character Dee Dee. A picture of Dee Dee appears at the centre of a Saltire and reads 'Les Porter Tartan Army Yoker'. Councillor John Shaw wrote: "So the first reported vandalism on the bridge and it had to be Dee Dee! "Thankfully the Renfrew Tartan Army are a quiet, respectful lot who would never think of getting up to such mischief! "Joking aside though, gonnae no dae that!" It comes just days after a new mural in tribute to Dee-Dee appeared in Yoker. The mural replaces an existing one sprayed by the same artist. Glasgow-based artist 'Tef' posted a video of them completing the artwork on the side of a derelict building next to the Yoker Ferry, near to the new Renfrew bridge. READ NEXT: Drivers warned Glasgow's M8 works to close road for nearly a month The new bridge will accommodate vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians - as well as opening for passing ships. The project 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.
Glasgow Times
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
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.
The National
08-05-2025
- The National
Renfrew Bridge welcomes public across Glasgow's River Clyde
Excited crowds gathered in the sunshine on Thursday at the new Renfrew Bridge ahead of its official opening at midday on Friday. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Our sister paper The Glasgow Times was invited along for a first look at the new crossing, which will accommodate vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians – as well as opening for passing ships. The occasion was marked by youngsters from both sides of the river walking to meet in the middle of the bridge in a display of connectivity. Pupils from Kirklandneuk primary in Renfrew who crossed the bridge to meet pupils from Our Holy Redeemer's primary school, St Brendan's Primary school and Clyde Primary school coming from the other side. Pictured shaking hands is Christopher Pilch from Kirklandneuk Primary in Renfrew shaking hands with Ava Winham from Our Holy Redeemer's primary in Clydebank (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) 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. This was led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13 billion Glasgow City Region Deal. Iain Nicolson, leader of Renfrewshire Council (Image: Colin Mearns) Iain Nicolson, leader of the local authority, told the Glasgow Times this is a 'huge achievement' for the council. He said: 'I think the weather enhances the sense of relief that the project is finally coming to completion. 'We had increased enquiries about it from local communities, and I am so pleased to see so many people here. 'It's right that they come and celebrate the bridge. It's a huge achievement for the council to deliver this kind of infrastructure. 'I didn't actually know it was the first of its kind in the UK until a while back. It's fantastic and I think it's a mark that Renfrewshire is open for business. 'We can do big projects and we can deliver them on time.' (Image: Colin Mearns) The Renfrew Bridge has been installed on Meadowside Street on the Renfrew side and on Dock Street in Clydebank. This work was carried out by civil engineers GRAHAM. Eilidh Love (Image: Colin Mearns) Eilidh Love was one of the engineers tasked with the project. The 25-year-old from Largs explained that this was her first assignment after graduating from the University of Glasgow. She said: 'I graduated in 2022 and started here the same year. At that time, this whole area was just a scrapyard. 'I've seen this project from the beginning to the end. It's really nice to see it all come together now. I think it's going to be hard to top this, to be honest. 'It's been really something special. Especially since people I know are going to be using the bridge.' Friends Liz Boyle, left and Susan Freel (Image: Colin Mearns) The bridge will provide a direct link between the two towns for the first time. The two-lane crossing was designed based on the area's rich shipbuilding heritage and uses a cable stay system similar to the Queensferry Crossing. It also has a twin-leaf design, which means that it will open and close horizontally. Additionally, it is hoped that the bridge with open up work, health, education, and leisure opportunities on both sides of the river. It is said to have the potential for thousands of additional jobs, fresh investment, and new developments. Pictured in the bridge control room are, from left: Tom Arthur MSP, Renfrewshire Council leader Iain Nicolson, and Labour minister Kirsty McNeill (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Alongside the construction of the bridge, the project saw the creation of connecting roads and cycling and walking routes linking Inchinnan Road in Renfrew to Yoker railway station. There will also be improved access for businesses and suppliers to Scotland's home of manufacturing and innovation, AMIDS, which is being developed by Renfrewshire Council in collaboration with the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise. Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council (Image: Colin Mearns) Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, commented: 'Connectivity is massively important. This is the third bridge that we've built under the Glasgow City Region Deal. 'Each one of those is recreating connectivity that has been lost over the years or, in some cases, never existed in the first place. 'When you invest in infrastructure like this that connects people to places, it has the potential to be genuinely transformational. 'It's a bridge from Renfrew to Yoker, but more importantly, it's a bridge to opportunities to jobs, to learning, to all the things that the city region has to offer. 'It makes it more accessible to more people.' (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) The Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project was jointly funded by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region Deal. This is a partnership of eight councils working to deliver a programme of work to grow a strong, inclusive, and sustainable city region. It was delivered by GRAHAM and supported more than 950 jobs during its construction. The project also generated hundreds of subcontract and supplier opportunities, many of which were taken on by local businesses.
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Renfrew Bridge welcomes public across Glasgow's River Clyde
Excited crowds gathered in the sunshine on Thursday at the new Renfrew Bridge ahead of its official opening at midday on Friday. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Our reporter was invited along for a first look at the new crossing, which will accommodate vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians – as well as opening for passing ships. The occasion was marked by youngsters from both sides of the river walking to meet in the middle of the bridge in a display of connectivity. Pupils from Kirklandneuk primary in Renfrew who crossed the bridge to meet pupils from Our Holy Redeemer's primary school, St Brendan's Primary school and Clyde Primary school coming from the other side. Pictured shaking hands is Christopher Pilch from Kirklandneuk Primary in Renfrew shaking hands with Ava Winham from Our Holy Redeemer's primary in Clydebank (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) 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. This was led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region Deal. Iain Nicolson, leader of Renfrewshire Council (Image: Colin Mearns) Iain Nicolson, leader of the local authority, told the Glasgow Times this is a 'huge achievement' for the council. He said: 'I think the weather enhances the sense of relief that the project is finally coming to completion. 'We had increased enquiries about it from local communities, and I am so pleased to see so many people here. 'It's right that they come and celebrate the bridge. It's a huge achievement for the council to deliver this kind of infrastructure. 'I didn't actually know it was the first of its kind in the UK until a while back. It's fantastic and I think it's a mark that Renfrewshire is open for business. 'We can do big projects and we can deliver them on time.' (Image: Colin Mearns) READ NEXT: Kelvingrove Museum 'will need £80 million worth of work' The Renfrew Bridge has been installed on Meadowside Street on the Renfrew side and on Dock Street in Clydebank. This work was carried out by civil engineers GRAHAM. Eilidh Love (Image: Colin Mearns) Eilidh Love was one of the engineers tasked with the project. The 25-year-old from Largs explained that this was her first assignment after graduating from the University of Glasgow. She said: 'I graduated in 2022 and started here the same year. At that time, this whole area was just a scrapyard. 'I've seen this project from the beginning to the end. It's really nice to see it all come together now. I think it's going to be hard to top this, to be honest. 'It's been really something special. Especially since people I know are going to be using the bridge.' Friends Liz Boyle, left and Susan Freel (Image: Colin Mearns) The bridge will provide a direct link between the two towns for the first time. The two-lane crossing was designed based on the area's rich shipbuilding heritage and uses a cable stay system similar to the Queensferry Crossing. It also has a twin-leaf design, which means that it will open and close horizontally. Additionally, it is hoped that the bridge with open up work, health, education, and leisure opportunities on both sides of the river. It is said to have the potential for thousands of additional jobs, fresh investment, and new developments. Pictured in the bridge control room are, from left- Tom Arthur MSP, Renfrewshire Council leader Iain Nicolson and Kirsty McNeill MP. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) READ NEXT: Major refurb of Glasgow Central low level platforms 'axed' Alongside the construction of the bridge, the project saw the creation of connecting roads and cycling and walking routes linking Inchinnan Road in Renfrew to Yoker railway station. There will also be improved access for businesses and suppliers to Scotland's home of manufacturing and innovation, AMIDS, which is being developed by Renfrewshire Council in collaboration with the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise. Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council (Image: Colin Mearns) Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, commented: 'Connectivity is massively important. This is the third bridge that we've built under the Glasgow City Region Deal. 'Each one of those is recreating connectivity that has been lost over the years or, in some cases, never existed in the first place. 'When you invest in infrastructure like this that connects people to places, it has the potential to be genuinely transformational. 'It's a bridge from Renfrew to Yoker, but more importantly, it's a bridge to opportunities to jobs, to learning, to all the things that the city region has to offer. 'It makes it more accessible to more people.' (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) The Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project was jointly funded by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasgow City Region Deal. This is a partnership of eight councils working to deliver a programme of work to grow a strong, inclusive, and sustainable city region. It was delivered by GRAHAM and supported more than 950 jobs during its construction. The project also generated hundreds of subcontract and supplier opportunities, many of which were taken on by local businesses.
