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A driver caused confusion in Glasgow after unexpectedly driving a car onto the Anderston Footbridge, which spans over the busy M8 motorway. Footage of the incident shows the red vehicle traversing the bridge before the motorist attempted to reverse while onlookers observed in disbelief.
The car was first seen approaching from Waterloo Street, with eyewitness Chris Watt recounting that the driver initially parked in a cycle lane before proceeding onto the footbridge. The vehicle travelled along the bridge, eventually halting at the descent toward Argyle Street. It is reported that the car remained on the footbridge for approximately ten minutes as bemused pedestrians watched the unusual situation unfold.
In addition to the motorists, bystanders included individuals who paused to engage with the driver before continuing on their way. After some time, the driver reversed and retraced their route back across the bridge.
The Anderston Footbridge itself has a notable history; its construction began in the early 1970s but was halted due to opposition in 1972, leaving it unfinished for over forty years. Initially referred to as the ‘Bridge to Nowhere’, due to its western end being left incomplete, the structure was finally finished in 2013, establishing a crucial link for pedestrians and cyclists between the city centre and Anderston.
