The £7.2 million revamp of Sauchiehall Street Avenue is to begin on 08 January next year.
The project, which will take place along Sauchiehall Street between Charing Cross and Rose Street, involves the creation of a multifunctional service verge and two-way cycle lane on the northern side of the street.
As well as planting 28 new trees, pavements will be widened to free up space for pedestrians and licensed tables and chairs on both sides of Sauchiehall Street. Other features include new bus shelters, cycle stands, seating, smart city infrastructure and improved street lighting.
The project is funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal and is part of the £115m Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm programme, known as the Avenues, for Glasgow's city centre.
Council Leader Susan Aitken said: "The Sauchiehall Street Avenue project will play a key role in the regeneration of one of Glasgow's most famous streets, one which for generations has been a leading destination for shoppers, workers, students, theatre and concert-goers as well as people visiting bars and restaurants.
"This project will make the Charing Cross - Rose Street stretch of Sauchiehall Street an even more attractive location and a welcoming gateway to the city centre. The work on the Avenue will improve connections for everyone, especially pedestrians and cyclists, and this greater connectivity will bring economic, environmental and social benefits to all those individuals and organisations who use the area.
"This is the first example of our new approach to realising the full potential of the city centre and in doing so, create economic growth for all of Glasgow's people."
The project is scheduled for completion by summer 2019.
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