Glasgow welcomed the main span of the Govan-Partick bridge as it sailed up the River Clyde on Saturday afternoon. The six-metre wide span weighs 650 tonnes and is 99 metres long.
The main span of the Govan-Partick Bridge arrived at Yorkhil Quay this afternoon after sailing up the River Clyde by barge.
The structure is six metres wide and was fabricated in two parts: the moving span, which weighs 650 tonnes, is 99 metres long and which will use the South Pier as its access; and the fixed span, which weighs 45 tonnes and is 15.7 metres long.Read more: Glasgow holidaymaker in Spanish 'intensive care' unit after hitting head in horror hotel fall
The £29.5million project includes the construction of a new pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Clyde between Water Row in Govan and Pointhouse Quay in Partick, re-establishing the historic connection between the areas. 143 construction jobs will be supported through the project, and significant community benefits will be delivered, including starts for 11 new employees; five new apprentices and a new graduate; school mentoring, work placement, volunteering, and work experience opportunities; business mentoring opportunities and supply chain briefings; and community engagement from the contractors, with both financial and non-financial support for local projects.
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