The Clyde Arc Bridge in Glasgow which earlier this month suffered a snapped suspension cable looks likely to remain shut for up to 6 months after a crack was found in a second suspension cable.
The Bridge, known locally as ‘The Squinty Bridge’ due to it’s unique off-set shape was originally expected to reopen after just a couple of weeks. The Bridge carried traffic from Finnieston to Pacific Quay.
Speculatively, the second cracked cable could indicate either a metallurgical issue with the steel used or a design-load issue which is built into the bridge.
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