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Looking back at Glasgow's Kingston Bridge 54 years after it officially opened

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Today marks 54 years since the bridge was officially opened back in 1970 and it has since carried commuters through the M8 into and out of the bustling city centre.

Thousands of people travel over it every day and, on the odd occasion, there's a rammy taking place on the Kingston Bridge and on top of all of that, it's a key part of the city's transport hub.

READ MORE: Glasgow grass left to 'grow naturally' say city council after complaints about state of parks What we do know about the bridge is that it's seen some drama over the years. More recently, in April this year, shocking footage emerged of a brawl on the bridge between two women.

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