The Glasgow City Region City Deal project, to which the Scottish and UK governments each provided £12.685 million in funding, re-established the historic connection between Govan and Partick.

Since its public opening on 7 September 2024, there have been more than 820,000 crossings of the Bridge by pedestrians, and over 185,000 cyclist crossings.

One of the longest opening pedestrian/cycle bridges in Europe, the bridge has a width of six metres and two spans. The moving span, which weighs 650 tonnes, is 99 metres long and uses the South Pier (at Water Row) as its access; and the fixed span, which weighs 45 tonnes and is 15.7 metres long.

Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, said: “With the City Deal we’re quite literally building bridges between our communities along the Clyde.

“Our expectations that the Govan-Partick Bridge would reconnect these historic communities have been exceeded with these fantastic figures.

“It’s quickly became a key landmark in the city and a tremendously well-used travel route and will be critical to the continuing regeneration of our riverside and its surrounding communities in the years to come.”

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: “It is impressive to see the impact this bridge has made for communities across the River Clyde.

“As well as improving access to jobs and visitor attractions, it has opened up travel between the University of Glasgow’s West End and Queen Elizabeth Hospital campuses for pedestrians and cyclists.

“Construction was funded through the Glasgow City Region Deal, which we have supported with £520 million. This investment aims to create 29,000 jobs in the Greater Glasgow region by boosting housing, transport, business growth and research opportunities to improve outcomes for patients.”

UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said: “A fantastic one million crossings in less than nine months is clear proof that this magnificent bridge across Glasgow’s beloved Clyde has quickly become a cherished and vital piece of infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.

“It is also a powerful reminder of how vital it is to bring people and places together.

“Part funded with more than £12 million UK Government investment, re-establishing this historic connection between Govan and Partick is boosting the economy, bonding communities and supporting redevelopment.

“This is our Plan for Change in action, working with partners to deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal.”

The Glasgow City Region City Deal will see both the Scottish and UK Governments each provide £500 million of funding for infrastructure projects across the city-region.