The Halcrow-designed, 106m-span Tradeston Bridge is the newest crossing of the River Clyde in Glasgow, and is an essential component of the development programme for the Tradeston area. It opened in May 2009.
Funding for the cycle and pedestrian bridge was secured on the basis of the future investment it will encourage on both sides of the river.
The project reflects Glasgow City Council's objectives to improve accessibility across the river and create a landmark waterfront structure. The bridge is set to act as a catalyst for investment, promoting confidence in the city, and have a fundamental role in the river’s regeneration.
It connects Tradeston and Glasgow’s international financial services district and provides a focus for activities and events, promoting Tradeston as a new urban quarter.
The bridge was constructed as part of a £33 million regeneration project, which includes raising and strengthening existing 100-year-old quay walls and creating new open space and walkways for the public.
The Tradeston Bridge has been dubbed the ‘Squiggly bridge’, due to its lazy ‘s’ shape, and was designed in this way to accommodate the River Clyde’s tidal range and aid navigational clearance.