Work will kick off on these five remaining streets in 2026, and will include planting more trees and rain gardens, reducing traffic lanes, widening pavements and adding cycle paths.
Argyle Street West Avenue.(Image: Glasgow City Council)
Work is due to start on constructing the city’s final five avenues next year with the whole £140 million scheme due to finish in 2029.
The remaining avenues left are George Street, High Street, Stockwell Street, Argyle Street East and Broomielaw and Clyde Street –which are all currently being designed.
The transformation of streets into avenues involves planting trees and installing rain gardens, reducing traffic lanes, widening footpaths and adding cycle paths.
Out of a total of 16 streets being transformed into avenues – seven are currently under construction while four are finished – as well as the additional five still left to begin.
The revamp of Duke Street
The new avenue on Argyle Street East is set to “enhance” the shopping experience and there will be a segregated cycle lane as well as upgraded traffic signals. Construction is expected in the second quarter of next year.
Starting late next year will be the High Street avenue – which aims to “support the regeneration of the historic” road as well as provide a key north-south link between Trongate, George Street/Duke Street, and the Strathclyde University Campus. A new cycling lane, trees and an improved public realm are part of the plans.
Proposed avenues for Broomielaw and Clyde street aim to improve access to the river by reducing traffic and improving pedestrian and active travel connections according to the council. Work on the Clyde Street avenue is expected to get under way in late 2026.
With construction due to begin in quarter one of next year the Stockwell Street avenue’s objective is to provide another link from the South City Way cycle route to the city centre.
The design of the George Street avenue will finish by early 2026 with work set to progress afterwards.
The revamp of John Knox Street
Councillor Angus Millar, City Convener for Transport and Climate said: “The Avenues programme is about delivering high quality public spaces as part of the ongoing transformation of our city centre – with more greenery, improved pavements and the provision of segregated cycle infrastructure to give people more options in getting to, and about town.
“We know that when we build safer, high‑quality routes, more people feel confident to travel actively, and we are determined to keep that momentum going. Although changes to the national funding landscape mean we must adapt how we deliver large‑scale projects, our focus remains clear.
“We will develop key corridors, close gaps, and connect existing and planned infrastructure so the network continues to grow in a joined‑up way. Our commitment to making active travel easier, safer and more enjoyable for everyone in Glasgow remains as strong as ever.”
The avenues scheme is being funded with £123.42 million from the Glasgow City Region City Deal and £21 million from Sustrans.
Holland and Pitt Street Avenue has been completed in the city centre(Image: Glasgow City Council)
An update on the programme was presented at the council’s most recent economy, housing, transport and regeneration city policy committee.
Current Status Of All Glasgow City Avenues:
Completed: 1. Cambridge Street 2. Holland Street/Pitt Street 3. Sauchiehall Street pilot 4. Sauchiehall Precinct
In Construction: 1. Argyle Street West 2. Cowcaddens Road 3. Dobbies Loan 4. Duke Street/John Knox Street 5. George Square 6. North Hanover Street/Kyle Street 7. South Portland Street
Projects in Design – work not started yet 1. Argyle Street East 2. Broomielaw/Clyde Street 3. George Street 4. High Street 5. Stockwell Street