Further improvement works at Byres Road

The next phase of improvement works at Byres Road is underway. Currently, there are traffic management arrangements in place from its junction with University Avenue.

View of traffic lights on Byres Road

Construction works at the junction of Byres Road with University Avenue.

Public realm improvements at the junction of Byres Road with University Avenue.

There will be a cycle path created which continues up to Great Western Road.  The works will last for approximately 24 months.

Maintenance work at M8 Woodside Viaduct

This week, there has been an update provided about the maintenance works for the M8 Woodside Viaduct by Transport Scotland. There are further delays to the completion of the design and construction works. 

View of the current closure of Phoenix Road

View of the scaffolding above the pedestrian underpass next to Braid Square. 

It is anticipated that traffic management will be removed from the Eastbound carriageway of the M8 in the Autumn of 2026. However the works affected the westbound carriageway are not expected to be complete until the Autumn of 2027. 

There are ongoing concerns from residents and businesses in the area due to the disruption from the M8 maintenance programme.  Air quality, road safety and traffic congestion are significant issues affected the Woodside community due to these works.

Repair to Grant Street, Woodlands

Thankfully the sink hole on Grant Street, next to the junction of St Georges Road, has been repaired. Residents have raised ongoing concerns about the hole in the road over the last 12 months.

The repair has improved road safety on Grant Street. The ongoing maintenance of this local residential street is a priority.

Cycle lane at St. Georges Road

There has been significant progress on the cycle lane along St. Georges Road, this month. The first section of cycle lane has been completed from Charing Cross to Maryhill Road.

Improvements to junction at West Princes Street and St Georges Road

The cycle lane is open along this first section of St. Georges Road which is enhancing safety of cycling for residents living in the Woodlands area. It is also encouraging people to travel around the area on bike.

View of the cycle lane on St. Georges Road.

This active travel improvement work is possible with funding from Scottish Government for Connecting Woodside. 

Pedestrian crossing at Park Quadrant

This month, the road works to introduce a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Park Quadrant and Cliff Road were completed.  This was designed after feedback was provided by disabled residents with ongoing road safety concerns when trying to crossing this roadway.

View of the roadworks underway to create the pedestrian crossing

The new crossing will support residents walking around the area, as well as disabled people using mobility aids and families with children using prams or wheelchairs in the street.

View of the completed pedestrian crossing and road markings.

This work has been completed by the council after a series of meetings, site visits and correspondence involving residents and councillors over many months. Any feedback on the impact of this work is welcomed.

New bins in Kelvingrove Park

This Summer, I noticed that new metal bins have been installed within Kelvingrove Park. This is an improvement on the bin provision as they are promoting the architecture and heritage of the park.

View of the new bin provision

There are ongoing concerns about littering and the use of disposable BBQs in parks due to the increased risk of wildfires during heatwaves. There are proposals in some local authorities to ban disposable BBQs in public parks and woodland areas to prevent damage to trees, benches and wildlife. 

We know that it is vital that the park is safe for everyone. These bins can be well used to reduce littering problems and increase the city's recycling activity.

Progress on new build, at Burnbank Gardens.

Today, I noticed progress with the construction works for social housing at Burnbank Gardens. This work is possible through a housing grant to local housing associations.

View of the building site at Burnbank Gardens.

It is exciting to observe that there is a contractor at this site. When this development is completed, it will support older people to access suitable social housing for their needs.