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Timescale: |
2003-06 |
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Budget: |
£20.3million |
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Partners: |
Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow |
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Lead: |
Scottish Enterprise Glasgow |
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Target: |
Bridge open to traffic 18 September 2006. |
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Status: |
Completed:
Completed September 2006
Consent:
Planning permission granted 2003 |
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Activity: |
Glasgow City Council acted as agent for Scottish Enterprise Glasgow to build a new road bridge across the River Clyde. It links Finnieston Street on the north bank to Govan Road/Pacific Quay on the south. The project aims to:
- Provide better access to Pacific Quay;
- Attract more than 3,500 jobs to the area;
- Regenerate areas of vacant land on both sides of the river;
- Stimulate wider economic benefits to areas beyond Pacific Quay;
- Improve both public and private transport links for the benefit of tourism and visitor attractions and
- Provide an instantly recognisable gateway to the City
This is the first new road bridge over the River Clyde to be built since 1969. It features a tied arch design, which gives an instantly recognisable gateway into the city from Pacific Quay.
The bridge has four traffic lanes – two dedicated to public transport and two for private and commercial vehicles. It also features pedestrian and cycle paths. |
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