George Square reopening pushed back to end of October

The phased reopening of George Square is already underway, with the first section, along the north carriageway, coming back into use last month.

Work at the western end of the Square will then be completed at the end of August, with the family event taking place on the first weekend in September.

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken said: “This will be a weekend where people can walk, play and start to get to know their new square, as the biggest section yet reopens.”

Further sections will then be opened to the public when it is safe to do so, with the final fences expected to be removed by the end of October.

The Square’s famous 11 bronze statues will return in early August, with restoration work on the Sir Walter Scott Monument nearing completion.

Aitken added: “People are going to see a lot of progress over the weeks ahead – with the statues returning next month, as well a lot of work on paving and planting.

“Rather than keeping the entire site closed until every element is complete, we will continue reopening sections in phases – allowing Glaswegians and visitors to start enjoying the new spaces as they are finished and ahead of the full reopening in October.”