THE revamp of Glasgow’s George Square is to take a ‘significant step forward’ in early August with work set to begin on the junction of Queen Street and St Vincent Place.
Rainton Construction is leading works on the project, which will see the square transformed into a more welcoming space for events, festivals, and for people to sit – with more green spaces, seating, and meeting areas.
A phased reopening of the square is underway with the north carriageway and footways back in use. The western section is due to become available to the public by the end of August, Glasgow City Council said.
With construction of the new the southern carriageway of the square currently progressing, work on the  Queen Street – Vincent Place junction will get underway on August 4. In keeping with the rest of the square, granite stones will be laid across the new junction, pavements widened, and new traffic lights installed.
Councillor Millar, convener for city centre recovery at Glasgow City Council, said, “The redevelopment of George Square is really taking shape and we are now getting a strong feel for what the finished square will look like.
“Work is moving forward across the square to create its new layout and lay new stone surfacing with renovations on the Sir Walter Scott column and the Cenotaph also going very well.
“The reconstruction of the junction at Queen St and St Vincent Place is a crucial part of the redevelopment of the square. This will be the main route through the square for west bound traffic and also create a highly attractive entry point to the square for people on foot.
“The start of work on the Queen St junction is a big step closer to the completion of the square. We look forward to welcoming people on to the square as sections of work are finished and can be reopened.”
