The Clyde Tunnel

The Clyde Tunnel links north and south Glasgow with an average of 65,000 vehicles per day travelling through it, making it a key part of the transport network within not only Glasgow but also West Scotland.

Refurbishment
The tunnel is currently going through a major refurbishment that involves the installation of a new secondary lining incorporating the latest fire protection materials available.

  • cost will be upwards of £12 million
  • work started in March 2005 
  • the secondary lining will be complete in May 2007
  • disruption to traffic will be minimised as the works will be carried out at night
  • contraflow will be in operation

In the Event of a Breakdown

  • Stay in your vehicle
    • Be patient - you will be spotted on the monitors that are operational at all times
  • A tow vehicle will come to assist you
    • your vehicle will then be towed out of the tunnel to a safe point
    • you can then summon a breakdown company for further assistance with your vehicle

Please Note - There is an assistance charge of £40.50 for 30 minutes then a further charge of £40.50 per 30 minutes thereafter.


   
Interesting Facts

  • 1947 - Glasgow Corporation Planning for the tunnel began
  • Construction began in 1957
  • Opened 3rd July 1963
    • initial estimates were for 13,000 vehicles per day
  • There are in fact two tunnels - one nortbound and one southbound
    • each tunnel has a cycleway and a pedestrian path
  • The length of the Clyde Tunnel is 762metres
    • the width of the river at the same point is 123 metres



Contact Details:
Land and Environmental Services
Richmond Exchange
20 Cadogan Street
Glasgow

G2 7AD

Phone: 0141 287 9000
Fax: 0141 287 9059
E-mail land@glasgow.gov.uk