Almost 800 streets across the south and east of Glasgow are set to benefit from safer 20mph speed limits, with new signage due to be installed from next month.
The work will complete Phase 1 of Glasgow’s citywide 20mph rollout, following the introduction of new limits in Govan earlier this year.
The programme also forms part of a wider, national move towards lower speed limits in built-up areas.
Across the wards of Southside Central, Calton, East Centre and Shettleston, the new 20mph speed limits will focus on residential streets, routes to schools and other roads used every day by local communities.
A small number of streets in neighbouring Haghill, Ruchazie and Strathbungo will also be included at this time to support a practical and consistent rollout.
In total, 797 streets and street sections in these areas will join Glasgow’s growing 20mph network, helping to create safer neighbourhoods and reduce the likelihood and severity of road traffic collisions.
The legal order for the remaining Phase 1 streets will come into effect on 22 September 2026.
Signs and road markings will then be installed over the following weeks, with the new 20mph limits applying once the signage is in place.
Residents and businesses are invited to find out more about the changes at a public information drop-in event at Parkhead Library on Thursday 3 September, between 3pm and 7pm.
Cllr Angus Millar, City Convener for Transport and Climate said: “This next phase of default 20mph rollout will bring safer speed limits to almost 800 more local neighbourhood streets across the city.
“Lower speed limits save lives and help make our communities safer, particularly for children travelling to and from school.
“That's why we're rolling out 20mph limits in neighbourhoods across the city, helping to reduce the risk of collisions and lessen the severity of injuries if incidents do occur.
“Installation of this latest phase starts next month, and I would encourage residents and businesses to come along to the drop-in event to find out more, and to look out for the new signs and road markings as the work progresses.”
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Stephen Flynn said: "We all want our local streets to be as safe as possible and the £41million that the Scottish Government is investing in road safety shows just how important that aim is to us all.
“Reducing speeds in busy streets is a big part of the work we are doing to lower the likelihood of serious incidents, whilst also having the benefit of making local areas a better place to live and work.
“It’s important that we support Glasgow City Council in their local plans and the £2.5million of Scottish Government funding will do just that.”
Once complete, Glasgow's citywide 20mph programme will extend to around 3,800 streets and street sections, creating one of the most extensive networks of lower-speed local roads in Scotland and bringing safer speeds to neighbourhoods across the city.
Delivery of the programme by area phase has been shaped by a detailed assessment of Glasgow’s road network, with the rollout order informed by collision data - particularly incidents involving people walking and cycling.
Roads with existing speed limits of 40mph or above are not affected.
Contact:
Lindsay Richardson (Public Relations Officer – Glasgow City Council)
lindsay.richardson@glasgow.gov.uk
07391 380101 | 0141 287 0923
