A new bus gate will soon come into force to support public transport as the transformation of George Square in Glasgow moves into its next phase.
With the redevelopment of Glasgow’s flagship civic space on track for completion in late summer, upcoming works will focus on the southern edge of the square where new granite setts will be installed to form a stone‑paved roadway.
Significant progress has already been made to reimagine George Square – a total of 49 new trees have now been planted, statue plinths have been repositioned, stone road surfacing is currently being installed on the north side of the square, and stone pavements have been completed on all sides.
The new bus gate which was already planned as part of Glasgow’s People First Zone, will operate seven days a week (7am-7pm). Once live, only authorised vehicles (buses, taxis, cycles and commercial vehicles) will be permitted to turn right from Ingram Street onto Queen Street.
The new bus gate will operate alongside the existing 24-hour eastbound bus gate already in place at the Queen Street/Ingram Street junction.
Drivers will have advance notice, with large electronic signage boards installed across the area to highlight the upcoming change. Access to the surrounding streets will be maintained.
Drivers who would normally travel west via the Ingram Street and Queen Street junction can divert towards Clyde Street, accessing the Broomielaw via Glassford Street, or can use the M8 at Junction 15 via the southbound Springburn Expressway.
Road users are encouraged to plan ahead using online mapping tools and satellite navigation systems to identify the most efficient routes. Public transport information is also available via Traveline Scotland.
(Picture: Glasgow City Council)
