Glasgow Commits £119m to Major Roads and Infrastructure Upgrade

Glasgow City Council has launched a three-year £119 million investment programme aimed at significantly improving the condition of the city’s roads, footways and street lighting network.

The wide-ranging package of works will see resurfacing projects delivered across hundreds of streets, alongside repairs to road markings, drainage systems, traffic signals and street furniture including bollards and barriers.

Major Focus on Carriageways

An additional £20 million has been earmarked specifically for carriageway improvements, supporting resurfacing projects on more than 800 streets over the lifetime of the programme.

Although initial efforts this year have focused on technical preparation and planning, resurfacing has already been completed on nearly 140 carriageways during the current financial year, with further schemes due to finish in the coming weeks.

Delivery is set to accelerate from April. In 2026/27 alone, resurfacing is planned for more than 400 streets, bringing the total length of roads improved to 227 kilometres by March 2027.

Footways will also see substantial upgrades, with more than 230 scheduled for resurfacing by the end of the next financial year.

While the detailed programme for 2027/28 is still being finalised, the council expects the additional funding to support around 200 further carriageway resurfacing projects.

City-Wide Impact

Councillor Laura Doherty, Glasgow’s convener for neighbourhood services and assets, said the investment responds directly to residents’ concerns about road conditions.

“We have been listening to the feedback from Glasgow’s residents and we know they want a focus on our roads network,” she said.

“The investment package we have put together is substantial and it will make a big difference to the city’s roads and footways.

“The extra £20m set aside for carriageway repairs alone is considerable and people will see a noticeable reduction in potholes as a result of the planned investment.”

She added that the programme extends beyond surface repairs.

“People will also see clear improvements to street lighting, drainage, road safety measures and traffic lights. Our roads network is a top priority for the council. Our investment will help to create a safer, more efficient roads network that benefits all road users.”

Beyond Resurfacing

The programme also includes large-scale upgrades to lighting infrastructure, with around 9,000 street lighting columns set to be replaced and LED technology installed city-wide to improve efficiency and reliability.

Additional works will include:

• Structural improvements to the Shieldhall viaduct to enable it to reopen to heavy goods vehicles

• Further maintenance on the Clyde Tunnel

• A dedicated drainage improvement programme, including repairs and replacement of gully pots and connecting pipework

• Upgrades to traffic signals at junctions across the city

Investment will be prioritised based on condition and need, but the council has indicated that all 23 wards are expected to benefit from the programme.

With works mapped out across the city over the next three years, the council is positioning the £119m package as one of the most significant road and infrastructure renewal efforts in recent years.