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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
STV News
04-05-2025
- Business
- STV News
Train station to get new entrance after redevelopment plans abandoned
Glasgow's High Street station is set to get a new entrance façade, after plans for a full redevelopment were dropped due to a lack of funding. Designs for the entrance will be drawn up if councillors agree to grant £120,000 to Network Rail at a meeting next week. Initially, there had been hopes for a complete revamp of the station, improving connections to the city's East End, but it was revealed last year that the scheme was 'no longer viable'. A report by council officials states: 'Early aspirations to undertake a full redevelopment of the station are not able to be delivered as a result of funding from Transport Scotland no longer being available. 'A new scope of works including only the entrance and façade is now being taken forward.' Money to cover Network Rail's design costs would come from the Glasgow City Region City Deal, a more than £1bn infrastructure programme funded by both the UK and Scottish governments. In October last year, an update on City Deal projects revealed the High Street scheme wasn't going ahead as originally proposed. At the time, a council spokeswoman said the available City Deal funding alone couldn't cover the cost of the project. Transport Scotland said it had provided £700,000 towards the development of the scheme, and suggested the council could change the scope to make it more affordable. The update to councillors had stated many funding bodies are 'struggling with budgetary and inflationary pressures' and have reviewed available funds. Since then, council officials and Network Rail have held talks over 'a range of improvements' to the station. A wider City Deal project will see public realm and active travel improvements on High Street under the city's Avenues programme. These are currently being designed. It is hoped the station entrance and façade revamp can be completed before the Avenues work. The report adds the façade project will 'seek to significantly improve the appearance of the station and respect the high-quality surrounding architecture'. It aims to improve the station's 'presence on High Street to both complement existing development and encourage future investment and development of the area'. Officials state as the station is owned by Network Rail, it is appropriate it oversees the development 'in conjunction with council officers'. A further City Deal grant for construction work is expected in the future. 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
Glasgow Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Train station in Glasgow set to get new entrance façade
Designs for the entrance will be drawn up if councillors agree to grant £120,000 to Network Rail at a meeting next week. Initially, there had been hopes for a complete revamp of the station, improving connections to the city's east end, but it was revealed last year that the scheme was 'no longer viable'. A report by council officials states: 'Early aspirations to undertake a full redevelopment of the station are not able to be delivered as a result of funding from Transport Scotland no longer being available. 'A new scope of works including only the entrance and façade is now being taken forward.' Money to cover Network Rail's design costs would come from the Glasgow City Region City Deal, a more than £1bn infrastructure programme funded by both the UK and Scottish governments. In October last year, an update on City Deal projects revealed the High Street scheme wasn't going ahead as originally proposed. At the time, a council spokeswoman said the available City Deal funding alone couldn't cover the cost of the project. Transport Scotland said it had provided £700,000 towards the development of the scheme, and suggested the council could change the scope to make it more affordable. READ MORE: 'Historically derelict' Glasgow land to get new life - here's the plan The update to councillors had stated many funding bodies are 'struggling with budgetary and inflationary pressures' and have reviewed available funds. Since then, council officials and Network Rail have held talks over 'a range of improvements' to the station. A wider City Deal project will see public realm and active travel improvements on High Street under the city's Avenues programme. These are currently being designed. It is hoped the station entrance and façade revamp can be completed before the Avenues work. The report adds the façade project will 'seek to significantly improve the appearance of the station and respect the high-quality surrounding architecture'. It aims to improve the station's 'presence on High Street to both complement existing development and encourage future investment and development of the area'. Officials state as the station is owned by Network Rail, it is appropriate it oversees the development 'in conjunction with council officers'. A further City Deal grant for construction work is expected in the future.
