Bell's Bridge, Swing footbridge in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Bell's Bridge is a rotating footbridge crossing the River Clyde with a modern steel design featuring a central pylon and cable supports. The structure connects the exhibition grounds on one side to the conference center area on the other.
The bridge opened in 1988 for the Glasgow Garden Festival and marked the start of the riverside's renewal as a public space. This structure was part of a larger transformation of the area during that decade.
The bridge carries the name of Arthur Bell & Sons whisky brand, which funded its construction and remains tied to its identity. Many visitors pass through without noticing this connection between commerce and public infrastructure.
The footpath is wide and easy to walk across, offering plenty of space for foot traffic to move freely. The metal structure can vibrate slightly in wind or when busy, which is normal for cable-stayed bridges.
When the bridge rotates to allow boats to pass, pedestrian traffic stops completely, revealing how river traffic takes priority on this section. These rotations are not frequent, but when they happen, the bridge becomes an unexpected spectacle.
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