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		The Clyde Arc, Glasgow Finnieston Street Bridge (also called 'The Squinty Bridge' because of its diagonal situation) is a combined road traffic and pedestrian bridge, which opened in July 2006 (structurally complete by April 2006) and crosses the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The bridge links Finnieston Street on the north bank to Govan Road on the south bank and provides better access to Pacific Quay and to regeneration areas on both banks of the Clyde. In addition, it is expected to attract 3,500 jobs to the area and stimulate the economy of Glasgow. The bridge has a main span of 96m with two end spans of 36.5m (total 169m). The design of the main span features a steel bowstring asymmetric tied arch. The supports for the main span are located within the river with the abutments located behind the existing quay walls. The central navigation height at mean water height is 5.4m. The bridge can take four lanes of traffic, two of which are dedicated to public transport (buses and taxis) and two for private and commercial traffic. There are also pedestrian and cycle paths. For the future the bridge will also be able to accommodate a possible light rapid transit system (light railway scheme).