A journey along the length of the abandoned Clyde Tunnel will take you through two circular rotunda buildings situated around Glasgow’s Finnieston Crane, which serve as the entry and exit points for this Victorian underground river crossing. This pedestrian tunnel was in use until 1980 when it was closed to the public, leaving it to decay over time.
In the past year, during Doors Open Day, visitors were given the chance to explore the building hosting the Malin Group engineering firm, which now occupies one of the rotundas. Although no one was permitted to enter the tunnel, a video walkthrough was created to provide viewers with an idea of what it would have been like to walk through the tunnel during its operational days.
The Clyde Tunnel was opened in 1963, providing a much-needed connection between the north and south of the river that bisects the city of Glasgow. It was designed to handle heavy traffic flow, but when the tunnel was constructed, pedestrians were also given access to the thoroughfare. The tunnel operated for almost two decades before it was deemed unsafe for both drivers and pedestrians.
Although the Clyde Tunnel is no longer operational, it remains an architectural marvel, attesting to the ingenious designs of Victorian engineers. With its distinctive brickwork pattern and stonework arches, the tunnel is a testament to the city’s rich industrial history and an important reminder of Glasgow’s growth and development
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