JH Civil Engineering has commenced work on the delivery of Glasgow’s Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove active travel initiative.
The first phase of the project – which is expected to last 26-weeks – will see the redesign of 1.2km of routes – including Radnor Street, Haugh Road, Gilbert Street, and Sandyford Street – as well as a series of public realm upgrades.
At the heart of the project is a new segregated, bi-directional cycleway linking the popular spaces for people route on Kelvin Way to the Clydeside and connecting with major active travel routes including Old Dumbarton Road, Centurion Way, and National Cycle Network Route 7.
Glasgow City Council said the enhanced network will open up safer, more sustainable access to some of Glasgow’s most popular cultural destinations – including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Park, the Riverside Museum, and the new Govan-Partick Bridge, while also improving connections to the nearby University of Glasgow.
Residents and visitors will also benefit from wider, upgraded footways, new pedestrian crossings, tactile paving, and dropped kerbs for step-free access. Public spaces will be revitalised with LED lighting, new seating, wayfinding artwork, and refreshed signage. Drainage will also be improved through the installation of new gullies and sustainable features that help absorb rainwater naturally.
Councillor Angus Millar, convener for transport and climate at Glasgow City Council, recently welcomed the start of construction during a site visit with the Scottish Government cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop, and active travel advocates.
Councillor Millar said, “This transformative infrastructure project will see major investment in the Yorkhill and Kelvingrove areas, upgrading streets and significantly improving safety and accessibility for everyone who walks, wheels, and cycles. By connecting with existing active travel networks, it will make it easier for people to move around the city and reach some of Glasgow’s most popular destinations in a sustainable and confident way.”
Cabinet secretary for transport Fiona Hyslop added, “I am pleased to see construction begin on the Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove project, supported by over £1.4 million from the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund. This initiative will make it easier and safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle, while also enhancing public spaces and improving access to key destinations across Glasgow’s West End.”
Anne Glass, project manager of the volunteer-led charity Drumchapel Cycle Hub, commented, “Our organisation works hard in the local community to help make cycling inclusive and accessible for all ages and abilities. The addition of new active travel infrastructure to Glasgow’s network is a fantastic step forward, making it easier and safer for people to ride with confidence. We look forward to seeing the pedestrian and cycling improvements take shape in the coming months and then leading our groups on cycle rides that make the most of the new infrastructure.”
