The New River Clyde Bridge is a road and pedestrian bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, built as part of the ongoing Clyde Waterfront Regeneration. Opened to the public on 9 May 2025, it is the first new vehicle crossing point on the Clyde since the Clyde Arc bridge was built in 2006.[1][2][3]
Existing Renfrew Ferry service, a short distance upstream (east) of the new bridge location
Renfrewshire Council proposed a new road bridge to be built between Renfrew and Yoker / Clydebank (the north landing point being on the boundary between the City of Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire local authority areas).[4][5] The site of the bridge is a short distance downstream (west) from the existing Renfrew Ferry service. As the Clyde is still used for shipbuilding upriver of the proposed crossing at BAE Systems' yards in Scotstoun and Govan, a moveable bridge structure was required to let vessels pass up and down the river. Initial estimates for construction were £50 million, using City Deal funding.[6][7][8]
In late 2018 the project was approved by the Scottish Government,[9] but West Dunbartonshire Council later objected to the bridge with concerns about traffic levels.[10] However, in February 2019, members of West Dunbartonshire Council's IRED committee unanimously voted to drop the council's objection to the project.[11]
First section, on barge passing Portkil Bay, Firth of Clyde, in April 2024
The two main sections of the bridge, having been pre-constructed in the Netherlands, were transported by barge to the site in early 2024, to be installed over the course of that year.[12][13]
Opening
The bridge was opened at midday on 9 May 2025, in a ceremony attended by locals as well as children from primary schools in Renfrew, Clydebank, and Yoker.[14]
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