Work to transform Argyle Street in Glasgow through £5.8m Avenues project to begin on May 13

Work to transform one of Glasgow’s busiest streets is due to begin next week.

The creation of the Argyle Street West Avenue will officially begin on May 13, stretching from under the Kingston Bridge to the junction between Argyle Street, Jamaica Street and Union Street.

The £5.8m project will see the introduction of high-quality pavements and roads, a new cycleway, trees and rain gardens where possible.

It’s expected that the work will be completed in late autumn 2025.

The Avenues programme, which has already begun on Sauchiehall Street, will form a “network of connected routes” which are “more attractive and accessible but safer and more easily maintained”.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, convener for neighbourhood services and assets at Glasgow City Council, said: “Cities across the world are going through a period of seismic change and the Avenues project is just one part of how we’re aiming to ensure Glasgow remains the thriving economic and cultural heart of Scotland that it’s been for well over a century.

“More space dedicated to people and greenery makes our city a more attractive place to spend time and money in, benefiting residents and businesses alike.

“The Argyle Street West Avenue will complement the really positive change taking place in that part of the city centre, such as the world class JPMorgan Chase building and other developments scheduled for the area.

“This is the type of project which has transformed other European cities over the last 50 years. But we’re catching up. It’s critical now that we do the hard work during these difficult times to ensure Glasgow flourishes for the next century.”

The £115m Avenues programme in the city centre is funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal, which is funded by the Scottish and UK Governments. The Glasgow City Region City Deal will see both governments each provide £500m of funding for infrastructure projects.