WhatsApp channel for new Renfrew Bridge now live
Councillor John Shaw confirmed the move on social media.
The route, which officially opened to pedestrians and vehicles on May 9, connects Yoker and Clydebank directly to Renfrew.
READ MORE: Fly-tipping shame causing 'apocalyptic' mess in Glasgow housing estate
Completion of the 184-metre bridge marked the end of the £117m Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project.
This was led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region Deal.
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WhatsApp channel for new Renfrew Bridge now live
It will provide real-time updates on everything to do with the route. Councillor John Shaw confirmed the move on social media. The route, which officially opened to pedestrians and vehicles on May 9, connects Yoker and Clydebank directly to Renfrew. READ MORE: Fly-tipping shame causing 'apocalyptic' mess in Glasgow housing estate Completion of the 184-metre bridge marked the end of the £117m Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project. This was led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region Deal. You can join the channel by clicking here.
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