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Laura Ferguson

Images show progress made on Govan-Partick footbridge currently under construction

New images show the significant progress made on the new pedestrian/cycle bridge connecting Partick and Govan across the River Clyde.

The £29.5 million construction project will see the bridge built between Water Row in Govan and Pointhouse Quay in Partick, re-establishing a historic link between the two areas. The work, which began in January of this year, is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

Glasgow City Council has revealed the progress made in a number of new images.

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In a statement on social media, the local authority said: "Work on the Govan-Partick Bridge is progressing well. The Bridge will re-establish a historic connection in the city, bringing economic, social and environmental benefits to communities on both sides of the Clyde and the wider city."

The bridge will link together Govan and Partick across the Clyde. (Glasgow City Council)

In addition to the construction of the fabricated steel cable stayed opening swing bridge, the project will also see:

  • Demolition of a section of masonry/concrete quay wall and access stairs at Water Row, Govan.
  • Construction of a sheet piled quay wall and Infilling to finished ground level to extend Pointhouse Quay to form the north bridge landing, access ramp and public realm.
  • Construction of a reinforced concrete abutment/quay wall and Infilling of the disused Govan Ferry Inlet at Water Row in Govan to form the south landing.
  • Construction of bridge approach ramps, retaining walls, provision of drainage and public realm at the north and south bridge landings.
  • Bridge and public realm statutory and feature lighting.
  • Diversion of the Scottish Water Combined Sewer Outfall at Pointhouse Quay.
  • Extension and modification of existing Cathodic Protection Scheme at Pointhouse Quay.
  • Installation of timber fenders and access for a layby berth at Merklands Quay on the Clyde.
The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2023. (Glasgow City Council)

The bridge will create a 10-minute walk of Govan Cross and a 10-minute cycle, with jobs expected to increase by 23% due to accessibility.

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