Erskine Bridge turns 50
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A series of unseen photos is being released to mark the 50 th anniversary of the Erskine Bridge.
The iconic crossing over the Clyde was opened on the 2 July 1971 by HRH Princess Anne, becoming the first fixed link between Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire.
Construction on the project began in April 1967 at a cost of £10.5m, which is the equivalent of almost £150m today.
The bridge is 1.3km in length and 30m wide, with its tallest support measuring 50m.
Minster for Transport Graeme Dey:
“The Erskine Bridge has become an iconic landmark and was, at one point, the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world.
“The crossing helped to significantly cut journey times when it opened to traffic, particularly during the busy tourist seasons. It continues to play an important role, carrying over 35,000 vehicles every day.
“The Erskine Bridge has also been listed for unique architectural and technical features, so it’s important to recognise the impact it has made in the past 50 years.”
The Glasgow Motorway Archive , in collaboration with Transport Scotland, is releasing a number of previously unseen photos of the Erskine Bridge.
Stuart Baird from the Glasgow Motorway Archive said:
“The Erskine Bridge remains ones of the most ambitious civil engineering projects ever undertaken in Scotland and has become a much loved landmark.
“The Glasgow Motorway Archive is delighted to have unearthed previously unseen photos of its construction in time for its 50 th anniversary and we look forward to sharing them, and a few other surprises, on our website and social media channels.”
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Erskine Bridge closes for ‘public safety’ second time in two days
The crossing closed on Monday as Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior made its way up the Clyde.
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The Erskine Bridge has been closed for the second time in two days so a vessel can pass underneath.
The crossing also shut at 2.30pm on Monday as Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior ship travelled up the River Clyde to drop young climate activists near COP26.
Traffic Scotland warned drivers to expect delays and diversions during the rush hour bridge closure.
Police Scotland will close the #A898 Erskine Bridge for a short period of time late this afternoon for public safety. The closure will be around 1630, subject to local tidal conditions. Traffic will be diverted & will be reopened as soon as possible. @GetReadyGlasgow @RenCouncil pic.twitter.com/PPQEibTG17 — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 2, 2021
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Erskine Bridge reopen following police incident during early hours
All lanes now running in both directions following an earlier police incident
- Updated 04:21, 23 AUG 2022
All lanes have reopened in both directions on the A898 Erskine Bridge.
The road was closed to northbound and southbound traffic as a result of a 'police incident' earlier in the morning.
The incident began during the early hours of Tuesday and was first logged with Traffic Scotland at 1.48am.
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A Traffic Scotland alert read: "A898 Erskine Bridge - Closure, All lanes closed in both directions has been cleared."
Traffic information site INRIX also issued an alert, which read: "A898 Erskine Bridge - Closure, All lanes closed in both directions has been cleared."
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A898 Erskine Bridge - Closure, All lanes closed in both directions has been cleared. #TSIncident — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 23, 2022
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Erskine is a town on the south bank of the River Clyde and is close to the Erskine Bridge.
Erskine began life as a small village settlement and has since expanded into a bustling new town. The Erskine Bridge connects Renfrewshire with West Dunbartonshire and stands more than 150 feet from the River Clyde. The nearby Erskine veterans charity houses a popular garden centre and restaurant, while other nearby attractions include the luxury 5-star Mar Hall Golf Resort and Spa, Lamont City Farm and a popular soft-play facility, Pandamonium.
Boden Boo is a woodland area which lies beneath the Erskine Bridge and contains about two miles of trails and the Erskine Beach. Erskine is also home to the Newshot Island Nature Reserve, a salt marsh that juts out into the River Clyde and acts as a feeding and resting point for a wide array of migratory birds.
Erskine has two golf clubs, The Erskine Golf Club, which hosted the Scottish Professional Championship in 1991 and The Scottish Youths Championship in 2007, and Mar Hall hotel, golf and spa resort. Mar Hall is a luxury five star hotel which overlooks the River Clyde and enjoys views towards the Kilpatrick Hills.
Erskine is easily accessed by road via the Erskine Bridge as well as the M8 motorway. Local bus services connect the town to surrounding destinations including Paisley, Renfrew and Bishopton, where the nearest train station is.
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The Erskine Bridge has been closed in both directions amid concern for a person. Traffic Scotland confirmed news of the initial closure — on the southbound carriage — at 6:45pm this evening.
Officers and emergency teams are currently at the Erskine Bridge amid an ongoing incident. Traffic Scotland is urging travellers to avoid the area at this time. It is not clear when the issue is expected to be resolved. A spokesperson said: "A898 Erskine Bridge CLOSED in both directions due to a police incident. "Emergency services at scene.
Police have confirmed the Erskine Bridge is closed in both directions due to an "incident". Officers said drivers are being advised to make alternative arrangements after the incident which took place after 7.40pm on Monday. Traffic Scotland confirmed the bridge on the A898 was closed in both directions with emergency services on the scene.
Construction on the project began in April 1967 at a cost of £10.5m, which is the equivalent of almost £150m today. The bridge is 1.3km in length and 30m wide, with its tallest support measuring 50m. Minster for Transport Graeme Dey: "The Erskine Bridge has become an iconic landmark and was, at one point, the longest cable-stayed bridge in ...
The entrance to the Erskine Bridge has been blocked as a result of an over turned vehicle. Drivers have been warned the southbound slip on the A82 in currently closed to traffic as a result of the incident. Emergency service were called around 3pm. Police say the road is likely to be closed for some time with Traffic Scotland issuing updates. A ...
The Erskine Bridge was closed to all traffic today for a period of two hours as police attended an 'ongoing incident'. Reports by Traffic Scotland said emergency services were attending an ...
A STRETCH of the Erskine Bridge is currently closed due to a 'serious crash'. Traffic Scotland announced the closure at around 12.40pm today. It is understood that the northbound carriageway was shut following the collision. One of the southbound lanes has also been closed. Drivers are being warned that traffic is slowing on approach.
The Erskine Bridge has been closed in both directions due to a police incident. Traffic Scotland issued an alert advising drivers of the closure around 18:15pm this evening. Traffic is reportedly ...
The Erskine Bridge has been closed for the second time in two days so a vessel can pass underneath. The crossing also shut at 2.30pm on Monday as Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior ship travelled up the River Clyde to drop young climate activists near COP26. Traffic Scotland warned drivers to expect delays and diversions during the rush hour bridge ...
A898 Resurfacing and Bridge Improvements. A898 Erskine Bridge. 26th of October 2023, 8:00pm to 30th of October 2023, 6:00am. This page has been archived. For information on live or future events and roadworks view our travel news. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit ...
The Erskine Bridge was opened on July 2 1971 by Princess Anne to provide a road link between Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire for the first time. It took four years to build at a cost of £10.5 ...
A STRETCH of the Erskine Bridge is currently closed due to a 'serious crash'. Traffic Scotland announced the closure at around 12.40pm today. It is understood that the northbound carriageway was shut following the collision. One of the southbound lanes has also been closed. Drivers are being warned that traffic is slowing on approach.
Share. Traffic was heavy on the Erskine Bridge after it reopened. THE Erskine Bridge was closed to all traffic today for a period of two hours as police attended an "ongoing incident". Reports by Traffic Scotland said emergency services were attending an "ongoing police incident" on the busy Scottish bridge around 11:50am this morning.
Road reopen. A898 Erskine Bridge - Closure, All lanes closed in both directions has been cleared. #TSIncident — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 23, 2022
Erskine Bridge: From 15p tolls, to peaceful protests, the bridge is 50 years old. Some old wrecks of boats in Bowling Harbour looking out towards Erskine Bridge in Scotland. ONE day in the late ...
A bridge near Glasgow has been closed due to a "police incident". The Erskine Bridge has been blocked by emergency services after they rushed to the scene. According to Traffic Scotland, the bridge is closed Southbound. The service is urging people to find alternative routes to travel, if possible. UPDATE: Police Scotland has confirmed that ...
For information on live or future events and roadworks view our travel news. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential bridge expansion joint replacements on the A898 northbound to the A82 westbound slip-road, north of Erskine Bridge, from 8pm on Friday 8th March until 6am on Monday 11th March 2024.
Erskine is a town on the south bank of the River Clyde and is close to the Erskine Bridge. Erskine began life as a small village settlement and has since expanded into a bustling new town. The Erskine Bridge connects Renfrewshire with West Dunbartonshire and stands more than 150 feet from the River Clyde. The nearby Erskine veterans charity ...
Traffic Scotland took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to advise road users that the Erskine Bridge was closed in both directions due to a police incident. The alert was issued at around 7.30pm ...
Traffic Scotland said the M898 Erskine Bridge was shut in both directions shortly after 2.30am on Monday, April 1.. The travel firm said the road was closed due to an ongoing emergency incident. Currently, it is unknown what the incident was. The road reopened shortly before 6.30am.