The canting basin and Govan Graving Docks next to Pacific Quay are subject to development along with Tradeston and Laurieston.

[4] The bridge was closed between 14 January and 28 June 2008 due to the failure of one support hanger, and cracks found in a second.

[5] Robert Booth, a spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: We don't believe the integrity of the bridge is affected.

The Clyde Arc is designed to allow for the removal of one of the bridge supports at a time for repair and maintenance without affecting its operation.

However, our number one priority is public safety and until we are completely satisfied the bridge is safe to use, it will remain closed.A detailed inspection on 24 January found a stress fracture in a second support cable stay, like the one which had failed previously.

[9] New Civil Engineer reported subcontractor Watson Steel Structures was suing Macalloy, the supplier of the failed connectors, for £1.8 million.

Watson alleged components obtained from Macalloy did not meet British Standards or their own specifications; parts were inadequately manufactured, and did not tally with test certificates provided by the firm.

Macalloy denied the claim and countered Watson Steel Structures Ltd had only specified minimum yield stress for the components.