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Laura Ferguson

New Glasgow Stockingfield Bridge launches with light spectacle for communities

The brand new Stockingfield Bridge in the north of Glasgow has officially launched with a spectacle of light.

The foot and cycle bridge built over the Forth and Clyde Canal connects the three communities of Ruchill, Gilshochill and Maryhill.

Its structure is a curved design with a viewing platform and the main foundation pile sits on the east bank at Ruchill sweeping north to Gilshochill and south to Maryhill.

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The new £14m crossing allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the canal at towpath level rather than having to exit the towpath to use a potentially dangerous road tunnel, before rejoining the canal towpath again.

The bridge completes the last linkage in the Forth & Clyde towpath. (Peter Sandground)

Now, the bridge has had its grand opening with members of the community coming out for the celebratory light display and procession, led by Glasgow-based art group, Carnival Arts.

Stockingfield Bridge officially launched with a spectacle of light. (Peter Sandground)

As well as the light show, the entertainment included music and fire performers on the waters of the canal.

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