Amazing drone photos show new Glasgow bridge after installation

Over the weekend, the M8 motorway was closed in order for the pedestrian and cycle bridge to be installed.

Eye in the Sky Glasgow has since shared some interesting photos and a video, captured by drone. 

Our ©aerial photo’s Glasgow’s M8 Sighthill Bridge safely installed #Glasgow #Scotland @Ameyplc @BAMNuttall @EyeintheskyGla @ScotHousingNews @ScoConstructNow @BAMConstructUK @GlasgowCC @GlasgowWEToday @GlaChamberEvent @GlasgowChamber #Construction #sundayvibes #aerialphotography pic.twitter.com/E7lfLGSqrW

— Màde ìn Scotlànd (@EyeintheskyGla) August 1, 2021

Paul Sweeney MSP shared one image and wrote: "Amazing to see the new Sighthill Bridge in place over the M8. A new Corten Steel icon for the city.

"The north and west flanks of the Inner Ring Road were completed 50 years ago. Woodside Viaducts now require major reconstruction. We should consider burying or replacing this scar?"

The bridge is part of the £250m regeneration of Sighthill to provide better links to the city centre.

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It will be part of a wider active travel network connecting Sighthill, the city centre and neighbouring communities in north Glasgow.

Glasgow’s newest M8 Sighthill Bridge #Glasgow #Scotland @Ameyplc @BAMNuttall @EyeintheskyGla @trafficscotland @Invest_Glasgow @proGlasgow2016 @ScoConstructNow @BAMConstructUK @GlasgowCC @Glasgow_Live @GlasgowsMways @GlasgowWEToday @GlaChamberEvent #sundayvibes #aerialphotography pic.twitter.com/cbj1JloUPG

— Màde ìn Scotlànd (@EyeintheskyGla) August 1, 2021