Working on behalf of East Renfrewshire Council we are delivering the upgrade to improve Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, Glasgow starting on the 8th January 2024. To facilitate these significant improvements, the road will be closed for around 12 months until December 2024.

Aurs Road is closed from the junction of Springfield Road in Barrhead to the junction of Stewarton Road in Newton Mearns. Diversion routes are in place via Stewarton Road, Nitshill Road and Darnley Road. Pedestrian access to the main path on either side on Aurs Road will be closed for the duration of the works.

The route is set to be transformed - from a winding, single carriage road to a safer, straighter road with a new active travel route and stunning waterside promenade overlooking Balgray Reservoir.

Led by East Renfrewshire Council, the ambitious £22.68 million project will be funded through £12.72 million from the Glasgow City Region City Deal, which is made up of £5.5 million in funding by both the UK and Scottish governments and £1.72 million from East Renfrewshire Council. The rest of the funding is provided by Transport Scotland through Sustrans’ Places for Everyone programme, the Scottish Government’s Bridge Fund and developer contributions from new house building projects in the area.

Works updates will be provided as construction progresses. If you would like any further information please email: civilscustomerrelations@graham.co.uk

Project Benefits

Once complete, the planned improvements to Aurs Road will:

• Form a safer, more direct local route between Barrhead and Newton Mearns by straightening out two sections of the road and replacing a weak road bridge
• Create an impressive waterside promenade with views overlooking Balgray Reservoir as part of a 2km active travel path connecting Barrhead and Newton Mearns to and through Dams to Darnley Country Park and providing a safe link for walking, wheeling and cycling
• Create a long-awaited 4km circular walking and cycling route around Balgray Reservoir for park visitors for the first time
• Pave the way for new visitor facilities at Dams to Darnley Country Park

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Community News

• Aurs Road Team welcome Barrhead High School

  Since commencing work at Aurs Road, GRAHAM has been committed to forming strong links with East Renfrewshire Council's Education Department to ensure young people in the area benefit from the opportunities the Aurs Road Project will create.
  
  Barrhead High School are working in collaboration with Glasgow Clyde College to provide pupils with sector-specific, vocational training programms aimed at providing young people with the knowledge and practical skills required to enter the construction sector.
  
  GRAHAM have committed to further enhance the sector specific training by facilitating site visits, project specific presentations based on construction operations and providing work experience placements to allow pupils to gain a better understanding on how a live site operates.
  
  Pupils of Barrhead Highs School visited the Aurs Road project this week and enjoyed an overview of the project and a careers in construction presentation before heading out to site.
  
  David Clifton, Year Out Student, was on hand to provide an in-depth overview of construction plans for the project and share his own experience of working within the construction industry.
  
  Barrhead High School and Glasgow Clyde College, will progress all who attended the site visit towards gaining their CSCS cards and secure work placements on the Aurs Road project in preparation of starting their careers in the construction sector.

Here to help

GRAHAM is a Partner Member of the Considerate Constructors Scheme. This scheme aims to improve the image of the construction industry by following a Code of Considerate Practice, which covers a number of things including site safety and considering the impact of works on the local community. You can find more information about it online www.ccscheme.org.uk

Our site team is always on hand to help. Feel free to make contact at any time should you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly - civilscustomerrelations@graham.co.uk.