Farrans has completed the construction of the Govan-Partick Bridge in Glasgow, Scotland, which is part of the £29.5m ($38.61m) Glasgow City Region City Deal project.
The bridge was formally opened last week.
UK government minister for Scotland Kirsty McNeill said: “The opening of this magnificent bridge across Glasgow’s beloved Clyde - and joyful celebrations to follow over the weekend north and south of the water - is a powerful reminder of how vital it is to bring people and places together.
“It was a privilege to attend the opening of this UK- and Scottish Government-funded bridge. Re-establishing this historic connection between Govan and Partick will boost the economy, bond communities and support redevelopment.”
The Glasgow City Region City Deal project is funded by both the Scottish and UK governments.
The bridge spans from Water Row on the south to Pointhouse Quay on the north.
Glasgow City Council awarded the contract for the project to Farrans in 2021.
The bridge, which is claimed to be one of the longest pedestrian/cycle swing bridges in Europe, features a 99m moving span weighing 650 tonnes (t) and a 15.7m fixed span weighing 45t.
On-site works started in January 2022. The project included the demolition of a masonry quay wall and access stairs, and the building of a sheet-piled quay wall, infill, reinforced concrete abutments, and bridge approach ramps.
It also involved works at both bridge landings, including public realm enhancements, drainage provision, and construction of retaining walls, among others.
Scottish Government Minister for Employment and Investment Tom Arthur said: “The opening of this bridge is welcome news, improving pedestrian and cycling access to education centres, job opportunities and visitor attractions while allowing people to save cash on travel costs and reduce emissions.
“We are funding the Glasgow City Region Deal to improve transport infrastructure, create thousands of jobs and unlock billions of pounds of private-sector funding for Greater Glasgow.”
In July this year, Farrans completed a multimillion-pound recladding and remediation project at Beacon Tower in Bristol, UK.
