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Glasgow City Council Starts £119 Million Road Upgrade and Approves Parking Restrictions

The three-year programme will resurface over 800 streets and replace 9,000 lighting columns while new rules take effect on W. Washington Street and Bunche Avenue.

By Glasgow Policy Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Glasgow City Council has begun a £119 million, three-year programme to upgrade roads and infrastructure. The work includes resurfacing over 800 streets and replacing 9,000 street lighting columns with LED lamps. The Infrastructure Committee has also approved new parking restrictions on the south side of W. Washington Street and Bunche Avenue to reduce congestion on narrow roads.

These measures form part of the final phase of Glasgow's Transport Strategy, which sets a target to reduce vehicle kilometres travelled in the city by 30% by 2030. Funding uncertainty after Transport Scotland moved to single-year allocations has cut the expected length of segregated cycle routes from a committed 270km to 54.4km by 2032.

Direct effects on daily travel and street conditions

Residents will see changes on streets selected for resurfacing and new lighting. Drivers and pedestrians on W. Washington Street and Bunche Avenue will encounter the new parking restrictions aimed at easing traffic flow. Major projects under construction that serve Glasgow residents include HMP Glasgow, HMP Highland, and the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Radionuclide Dispensary.

The road and lighting works are expected to affect access and visibility in the areas chosen for upgrades. The reduction in planned cycle routes means fewer dedicated paths will be delivered than previously targeted, which may influence travel choices for people who rely on active travel options.

Next steps for residents and services

The Infrastructure Committee decisions on parking and the wider programme will be implemented over the coming three years. Transport Scotland's allocation approach will continue to shape how much of the original cycle network target can be completed. Residents can follow updates through Glasgow City Council channels on which streets are scheduled for work and how the parking rules will be enforced.

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