Stockingfield Junction Footbridge

In this busy area, many residents depend on walking, cycling, and public transport. Before the bridge’s construction, crossing the canal was a challenge due to a narrow, unwelcoming underpass. Now, the bridge offers a safe, open crossing and creates inviting green spaces for relaxation. Public recreational areas and art installations were also added to promote community engagement with the canal.

Led by Scottish Canals with funding from the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council’s Vacant Derelict Land Fund and procured through the SCAPE Scotland Civil Engineering framework and delivered by Balfour Beatty, it features two single-span decks supported by cables from a single pylon on the east bank.

Despite challenges like maintaining waterway accessibility, Balfour Beatty effectively managed disruptions and communicated clearly throughout the project, completing it on time and within budget.

Since opening, the bridge has successfully united communities, won several awards, and highlighted the collaboration between Balfour Beatty and SCAPE. The Stockingfield Bridge marks a new era for Scotland's inland waterways, focusing on active travel, health, and community connection.

"It’s fantastic to see the Stockingfield Bridge take final shape and reconnect communities across the north of Glasgow. This ambitious project will improve local opportunities for active travel as well as offering a continuous route between Bowling and Edinburgh across the wider canal network. The Scottish Government has provided over £13 million to deliver this project because it unlocks real change in the opportunities that people will have to travel more actively – improving health, wellbeing and protecting our environment."

Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Active Travel