 It was officially opened on 18 September 2006 by Glasgow City Council leader Steven Purcell, although pedestrians were allowed to walk across it the previous two days as part of Glasgow's annual "Doors Open" Weekend.The bridge connects Finnieston Street on the north bank of the river to Govan Road on the southern bank.The bridge takes four lanes of traffic, two of which are dedicated to public transport and two for private and commercial traffic.