The rebalanced public space, which prioritises those travelling actively, delivers a key node in our emerging City Network, which aims to add 270km of safe, segregated cycle ways to existing routes.

The number of live traffic lanes on the bridge deck has been reduced from five to three to make room for hard segregated cycle lanes on both sides of the road. Meanwhile, the junctions at both ends of the bridge have been reconfigured to provide additional protection for cyclists.

The new, northbound cycle lane will link to a future Broomielaw/Clyde Street ‘Avenue’, while the southbound cycle lane already connects with the highly popular South City Way.

Other moves to create a more appealing environment for active travel include upgraded traffic signals and footway enhancements.

Pedestrian crossings have also been improved and made more accessible, with the addition of tactile paving and dropped kerbs.

The area will also benefit from soft landscaping and the planting of new street trees in the coming months.

Councillor Angus Millar, Convener for Transport and Climate, said: “The new walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure on and around George V Bridge improves safety and the general environment for people who want to travel actively.

“We have added protected cycle lanes on both sides of the bridge deck and reconfigured the junctions at Broomielaw and Clyde Place. And for people who walk and wheel in the area, the footways and crossing points have been enhanced and made safer.

“The revised layout also contributes to the growth of our City Network which is creating connections that ensure more and more parts of the city are accessible by safe, segregated infrastructure.

“By supporting measures that encourage active travel for everyday journeys, we can help build a fairer, more sustainable transport system that will reduce carbon emissions, boost public health and create safer, more vibrant neighbourhoods.”