The main span of the Govan - Partick Bridge will arrive at Yorkhill Quay, close to the site where it will be installed, after sailing up the River…
The part of the Govan - Partick Bridge arrived near the site where it will be installed, after sailing up the River Clyde by barge from its overnight berth at Ocean Terminal in Greenock.
As the Glasgow Times reported yesterday, the structure's delivery was delayed due to safety concerns relating to high winds but it was completed today around midday.This project includes the construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Clyde between Water Row in Govan and Pointhouse Quay in Partick, re-establishing the historic connection between the areas.
Costing £29.5million, it is a Glasgow City Region City Deal project, funded by the Scottish and UK Governments.It is six metres wide and was fabricated in two parts: the moving span, which weighs 650 tonnes, is 99 metres long and used the SouthReaders’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
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