Renfrew Bridge marks its one year Anniversary

Renfrewshire Council is celebrating a major milestone as Renfrew Bridge marks its one-year anniversary.  

Since it first opened in May 2025, the bridge, which links Renfrew in the south to Clydebank and Yoker in the north, has become a vital travel link making Renfrewshire better connected with the wider Glasgow city region and supporting sustainable travel.  

Between 21 June 2025 and 16 April 2026, more than 3.5 million crossing were made, including 3 million cars, 84,600 walkers and runners, and 41,500 cyclists.

The Renfrew Bridge WhatsApp Channel, which lets people know when the bridge is opened to let ships pass, has 45,700 followers, reflecting local residents, communities and businesses’ interest in this key piece of transport infrastructure. See more information about the bridge, including opening times.

Renfrewshire Council Leader, Iain Nicolson, said:

It’s heartwarming to hear from residents and partners how much of a positive impact Renfrew Bridge has had on their day-to-day since it opened last May.

More than 3.5million crossings were made in under a year, far exceeding the numbers initially predicted, a testament to the transformative impact of this popular travel link.

Communities in Renfrew, Clydebank, Yoker and the wider city region are now better connected to workplaces, leisure centres, hospitals and educational opportunities close to the Clyde waterfront. The bridge has also improved travel to Glasgow Airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS).  

Renfrew Bridge keeps supporting the Council’s aim to enhance the local economy, attract new investment and developments to the riverside, and create thousands of new job opportunities for residents.