More than 2.55 million crossings have been recorded in the two years since the Govan - Partick Bridge opened, with cyclists' journeys up 5.5% in its second year.

The pedestrian and cycle bridge has quickly become a staple of Glasgow's active travel network. Of the total crossings to date, around three-quarters were made on foot and a quarter by bike, underscoring its appeal to both commuters and visitors.

Delivered through the Glasgow City Region City Deal, the project was backed by £12.685 million each from the Scottish and UK Governments. It restores a historic link between Govan and Partick, spanning the River Clyde between Water Row on the south bank and Pointhouse Quay beside the Riverside Museum on the north.

City partners say the bridge is bringing economic, environmental and social benefits by connecting riverside communities to visitor attractions and key institutions, including the University of Glasgow and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Nearby regeneration includes the creation of new public green space at part of Govan Graving Docks, new housing at Water Row, preparatory works at Yorkhill Quay, and the University of Glasgow's Health Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge life sciences facility in Govan.

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Among the longest opening pedestrian and cycle bridges in Europe, the structure is 6 metres wide with two spans: a 99-metre moving span weighing 650 tonnes accessed from the South Pier at Water Row, and a fixed span measuring 15.7 metres and weighing 45 tonnes.

Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, said: "These fantastic figures for the Govan-Partick Bridge underline how quickly it has become not only a key part of the city's travel network, but a well-loved landmark that - as we can see from what is happening on both sides of the river - is meeting its key aims of connecting and regenerating our riverside communities while supporting the local, regional and national economy. What a success the Bridge has been."

Across the wider programme, the Glasgow City Region City Deal will see both the Scottish and UK Governments each provide £500 million for infrastructure projects across the city-region.