RAINTON Construction is to begin work on the creation of the Argyle Street west avenue in Glasgow.
The move comes as part of a wider Glasgow City Council programme to transform city centre streets and create a network of connected routes that the local authority said are both attractive and accessible for all.
Stretching from under the Kingston Bridge to the junction between Argyle Street, Jamaica Street, and Union Street, Glasgow City Council said the Argyle Street west avenue will bring ‘significant’ improvement to the public realm.
The £5.827 million project will introduce ‘high-quality’ pavements and roads, a new cycleway, trees, and rain gardens. Work is expected to be completed in late autumn 2025.
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.”
