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Glasgow Live
National
Sarah Hilley

Two Glasgow areas to get bridge over Clyde years after historic gang wars

Two parts of Glasgow separated by the Clyde are set to get a new bridge across the river as plans to transform an old disused railway viaduct progress.

There have been concerns that creating a walkway and cycle path linking Carmyle to Westburn in Cambuslang could trigger historic gang wars between youths in both areas. In 2012 three youths reportedly ended up in hospital after being stabbed on the border between the areas during a fight with the railway bridge considered a meeting point for teens.

The old train track over the river is currently closed to pedestrians. But now charity Sustrans and Amey Consulting are working to create a replacement bridge deck and spruce up the surrounding area.

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