Further funding has been given to regenerate the Barras area of the city.

The Scottish Government funded Community Links programme has awarded £300,000 for junction improvements to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to get around.

It is the latest move in the Barras Public Realm project, which is part of the £27m City Deal, to increase the attractiveness of the streets and spaces, and improve travel connections through wider pavements and new traffic lights.

The developments are aimed at enabling the continuation of economic activity from the city centre to the East End.

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Councillor Kenny McLean, City Convener for Neighbourhoods, Housing and Public Realm, said; “I’m absolutely delighted that the council was successful in securing funding from Community Links. This award will be used toward enhancing key junctions and travel connections in the Barras area.

“The improvements already delivered through City Deal have had a hugely positive effect and acted as a catalyst for further investment and activity in the area. The work continues and I’m heartened that the plans we have for the future will ensure the continued transformation of this important area”.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson added: “The Community Links programme, funded by the Scottish Government, continues to support innovative, accessible and high quality walking and cycling infrastructure for communities to enjoy.

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"The Barras junction improvements will help make local walking and cycling easier than ever before and support the wider package of City Deal funded improvements across Calton and the East End.

“We intend to maintain our record levels of active travel funding, in order to develop an Active Nation, and we look forward to continuing to support Active Travel partners in delivering similar community infrastructure improvements projects across the country.”

Following procurement in early 2019, work is expected to commence on site in Spring/Summer 2019 and to be complete in 2020.