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has gone on to become a key part of Glasgow’s road network, carrying more than 25 million vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians every year. It continues to be the only road tunnel in Scotland., capture the early tunnelling work undertaken by sixteen miners, work to install cladding, lighting and ventilation and early use of the tunnel. The pictures also highlight dramatic changes to the landscape along the River Clyde since the tunnel opened.
“The pictures that have been released highlight the significant challenges faced by those who built the tunnel. They are also a fascinating step back in time to a very different Glasgow. Built at a cost of £10.5m – the equivalent of £180m in 2023 – the Clyde Tunnel was first proposed in 1945. At the time, ferries across the Clyde were struggling to cope with the volume of traffic, but as the city’s docks were still in use, a new road bridge with enough clearance for ships was considered impractical.
Stuart Baird of the Scottish Roads Archive said: “We're delighted to release these photos on the 60th anniversary of the Clyde Tunnel's completion. The tunnel has a fascinating history behind it and remains one of the most ambitious civil engineering projects ever constructed in Scotland. It's no surprise it's become such a well-loved landmark."
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