City councillor Ruth Simpson, member for land and environment services, said: “The Clyde Arc has proven to be extremely popular with the people of Glasgow and I am very pleased that we are approaching a point where we will be able to give them back their bridge.

“It has a very important role to play in the regeneration of the Clyde and, specifically, the communities on either bank. Clearly, it’s been disappointing to be without the bridge in recent months, but public safety is our priority and time and caution has been necessary.”

The council said the work had been carried out at no cost to taxpayers.