Auchenshuggle Bridge, Road bridge over River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland
Auchenshuggle Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, carrying three lanes in each direction of the M74 motorway. The structure is supported by reinforced concrete foundations at both ends.
The bridge opened in 2011 as part of the M74 northern extension project. It completed a key section of Glasgow's motorway network, linking previously disconnected parts of the city's transportation system.
The name Auchenshuggle comes from Scottish Gaelic 'Achadh an t-Seagail', meaning 'the rye field'. This naming reflects the farming heritage of the area before it became part of Glasgow's modern infrastructure.
A pedestrian bridge underneath the motorway structure allows walkers and cyclists to access the Clyde Walkway and National Cycle Route 75. The path is clearly marked and accessible from various points along the riverside.
During construction, one of Europe's largest mobile cranes was used to position the steel box girder beams of the bridge superstructure. This engineering feat was among the most challenging aspects of the entire project.
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