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STV News
09-05-2025
- Business
- STV News
Renfrew and Yoker connected across the Clyde as new bridge opens to traffic
A new bridge across the River Clyde opens to traffic at midday on Friday. The Renfrew Bridge connects Meadowside Street in Renfrew and Dock Street in Yoker, with the ability to open for passing ships as required. It marks the completion of the £117m Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, and authorities believe it will bring huge economic benefits to the area. The 184-metre, twin-leaf bridge uses a cable stay system similar to the Queensferry Crossing and provides a two-lane crossing for vehicles, pedestrians and active travel. Pupils from Kirklandneuk Primary in Renfrew, Our Holy Redeemer's Primary in Clydebank and St Brendan's and Clyde Primaries from Yoker were the first to officially use the bridge on Thursday, meeting in the middle to signify the connection the bridge has created between the communities. Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: 'I'm delighted to see the opening of the new Renfrew Bridge as we successfully complete this transformational project, which will enhance the local economy, attract new investment and developments to the riverside, and create thousands of new job opportunities for local people. 'With this project enhancing access into the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) next to Glasgow Airport, it is an exciting time for Renfrewshire.' In addition to the new bridge, the project has created additional connecting roads, cycling and walking routes, supported by £2m from Transport Scotland, including the extension of Argyll Avenue from Inchinnan Road to Meadowside Street. There will also be a direct link to Yoker Railway Station from Renfrew for the first time. Tom Arthur, minister for employment and investment, said: 'Renfrew Bridge's opening is a historic moment, and it will be a welcome addition to the Clyde, creating opportunities for communities and businesses on both sides of the river and supporting 1,400 new jobs. The £1.13bn Glasgow City Region City Deal is a partnership of eight councils working to boost the area's economy. Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said: 'Completion of the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, which has been supported with £39m from the UK Government, is great news for communities who can now enjoy a new bridge over the River Clyde to Yoker, a regenerated riverside and additional roads, cycling and walking routes. 'These enhancements are expected to attract further private sector investment and create more than a thousand jobs on both sides of the Clyde. This is our Plan for Change in action, working with partners to deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New road bridge over River Clyde opens to traffic
The first new road bridge across the River Clyde in nearly two decades opens to traffic later. The Renfrew Bridge, linking the Renfrewshire town with Yoker and Clydebank on the north bank, is part of a £117m project to improve connectivity and regenerate waterfront areas. The 184m (604ft) bridge is the first road crossing on the river capable of opening to allow large ships to pass. As well as a two-lane crossing for drivers, the bridge offers access to cyclists and pedestrians. It is due to open fully from 12:00 on Friday. The Renfrew Bridge is the second new bridge over the Clyde in a year, after a pedestrian crossing opened between Govan and Partick. It is the first vehicular crossing over the river since the Clyde Arc, nicknamed the Squinty Bridge, in 2006. A ceremonial opening event took place on Thursday which saw children from primary schools on both sides of the river meet in the middle. Pupils from Kirklandneuk Primary in Renfrew, Our Holy Redeemer's Primary in Clydebank and St Brendan's and Clyde primaries in Yoker waved flags and shook hands, accompanied by a pipe band. Members of the public, cyclists and dogwalkers then streamed across the bridge for the first time, ahead of the full opening. The leader of Renfrewshire Council, Iain Nicolson, said the bridge would bring major benefits for businesses and people living on both sides of the river. "It will connect all the communities around with regards to employment and economic development," he said "They'll be able to travel across it, reach where they want to go - employment, Braehead shopping centre, Glasgow - quicker and faster. It will bring the communities together." The completion of the bridge marks the culmination of the £117m Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project which also includes new roads and cycling routes. The project received funding from both the Scottish and UK governments through the Glasgow Region City Deal. A major benefit is improved access to the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District being developed next to Glasgow Airport. Construction was carried out by civil engineers Graham, and the large bridge sections were manufactured in the Netherlands before being transported by barge. Until now, the only way to cross the river at Renfrew was by using a small ferry that carries pedestrians and cyclists for a small fee. The Renfrew ferry has been operating, previously with larger car carrying vessels, for a century and is located closer to the town centre. The ferry will continue operating although the impact of the new bridge on its usage and future has yet to be established.
