NEW images of the River Clyde’s first opening road bridge have been revealed.

In August, we reported that construction on the £79.5 million crossing which will open for passing ships had taken another step forward with the completion of an environmentally friendly water channel.

Glasgow Times: The bridge is being created in Holland and Belgium before being transported to ScotlandThe bridge is being created in Holland and Belgium before being transported to Scotland (Image: Renfrewshire Council)In an update, Renfrewshire Council has published bird’s eye photos that show the progress that civil engineers GRAHAM have made so far.

These include building a connecting road and roundabout to join onto Dock Street in Clydebank, diverting the Yoker Burn into a new environmentally friendly water channel, starting steel works for the bridge pier foundations, working with Scottish Power Energy Networks to install power connections, and constructing the new road between the bridge and Argyll Avenue in Renfrew.

Glasgow Times: The bridge is being created in Holland and Belgium before being transported to Scotland where it will connect Clydebank and Yoker with Renfrew.

It is expected to be fixed into position next year.

Glasgow Times: Over the coming months, work at the site will continue and residents are being told they may soon spot barges on the Clyde as well as a crane arriving to help with building a layby berth for ships.

Renfrewshire Council says the improved links will support business growth, connect communities, cut congestion, and create an attractive waterfront area.

This will include walking and cycling routes from Renfrew to Yoker train station and improved access along the Clyde footpath.

The project is funded through the Glasgow City Region Deal and the completed works are estimated to attract around £230 million in investment and bring 1,400 jobs to the waterfront.

Right now, the bridge is said to be benefitting communities in West Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, and Renfrewshire by providing training, work experience, and jobs as well as hiring local companies for supplies and services.

For the latest updates on the construction visit GRAHAM’s website HERE.