Work to improve George V Bridge for active travel starts soon
Construction work starts next week (Monday 24 March 2025) on the George V Bridge to deliver a safer and more appealing environment for people who walk, wheel and cycle.
The Broomielaw and Clyde Place junctions will also be altered to offer additional protection for cyclists.
New traffic signals will be installed, footways upgraded, and enhancements made to pedestrian crossings. The area will also benefit from new, soft landscaped areas and the addition of street trees.
The upgraded infrastructure will deliver a crucial node in the emerging City Network which aims to add 270km of safe, segregated cycle ways to existing routes.
North of the bridge, the new cycle lanes will connect with the upcoming Broomielaw/Clyde Street Avenue which will offer east-west active travel connections - whilst the south side will link to the South City Way.
Construction, which is expected to take around 14 weeks, will initially focus on the southern section of the bridge at Clyde Place, then progress north toward the Broomielaw.
Advance signage will be installed at key locations to redirect pedestrians and road traffic.
Whilst every effort will be made to minimise disruption, road users are warned that increased traffic flows on alternative routes is anticipated, which may impact upon journey times.
You can find out more about the George V Bridge improvement works by visiting glasgow.gov.uk/georgevbridge.
These dedicated webpages provide further details on the project including design drawings and phasing information. This information is also available in Woodside Library.
The project has been funded by Transport Scotland's Active Travel Infrastructure Fund - Tier 1.
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