Govan–Partick Bridge
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The Govan-Partick Bridge is a new bridge under construction in Glasgow, Scotland, across the River Clyde, close to the Riverside Museum.[1] To allow ships past, its swing bridge main span can rotate to align with the south shore.
The 110-metre bridge[2] will carry pedestrians and bicycles between Govan south of the river and Partick to the north.[3] The V-shaped pylon design is inspired by the historic cranes at the riverside. It will be one of the largest opening footbridges in Europe.[2]
The work is intended to improve the economic conditions in Govan (which is a deprived area of the city) and is linked to the Glasgow University and Glasgow City Council-led 'West End Innovation Quarter'. The bridge will land at Water Row in Govan where a mixed use development of housing and commercial space is planned.