The project includes new kerbing, traffic signals, trees, rain gardens and street lighting.
Proposals to award a £5.6 million contract for the Sauchiehall Precinct and Cambridge Street Avenue to MacLay , were granted by Glasgow City Council's contracts and property committee on Thursday.
During the meeting questions were raised about how the design would impact those with visual impairments after initial Avenues projects received criticism for not being inclusive for those with sight loss. A council officer confirmed that there has been extensive consultation with various groups throughout the design process and that lessons have been learnt from first Sauchiehall Street Avenues project.
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