New River Clyde bridge proposal

New River Clyde Bridge

Proposed site at Renfrew Ferry
Location Renfrew - Yoker
Proposer Renfrewshire Council
Status Proposal
Type Moveable bridge structure
Cost estimate £50m (2014)
Start date 2018-19

The New River Clyde bridge proposal is part of the ongoing regeneration of the Clyde waterfront area, in Scotland. If constructed, it will be the first new vehicle crossing point on the Clyde since the Clyde Arc bridge was built in 2006.[1][2][3]

Proposal

Renfrewshire Council are proposing a new road bridge to be built between Renfrew and Yoker. The site of the bridge would be at Renfrew Ferry. If built, the structure would more than likely replace the ferry service. As the Clyde is still an important area for shipping and is still used for ship building, a moveable bridge structure would have to be built to let vessels pass up and down the river. Initial estimates for construction are £50m. If given the go-ahead, construction would start in 2018-19.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "New bridge planned across the River Clyde". Scotsman. Retrieved 1 Nov 2014.
  2. ↑ "£50m City deal to build new Clyde bridge at Yoker". Evening Times. Retrieved 3 Nov 2014.
  3. ↑ "Renfrewshire signs up for city deal". Renfrewshire Council. Retrieved 5 Nov 2014.
  4. ↑ "New bridge planned across the River Clyde". Scotsman. Retrieved 1 Nov 2014.
  5. ↑ "£50m City deal to build new Clyde bridge at Yoker". Evening Times. Retrieved 3 Nov 2014.
  6. ↑ "Renfrewshire signs up for city deal". Renfrewshire Council. Retrieved 5 Nov 2014.

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