The ambitious project to permanently pedestrianise Union Street in Dundee is set to reach completion following confirmation of over £1 million in construction funding from the Scottish Government's Active Travel Infrastructure Fund.

The funding will enable the final phase of the work, which began with the removal of through traffic in the summer of 2020.

The City Growth and Infrastructure Committee is due to consider an update on the long-term City Centre Strategic Investment Plan (CCSIP), which guides improvement and growth plans up to 2050. The Committee will also consider a tender worth nearly £1.9 million in total for the Union Street works, with a bid from Tayside Contracts recommended.

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The transformation work, scheduled to take place from January to September next year, will convert the former road into an accessible, level public space featuring:

• Public Realm: New seating, shelters, planting, and space for outdoor eating and drinking.

• Events Space: A dedicated area for public events.

• Connectivity: Improved crossings over Nethergate to the north and Yeaman Shore to the south, prioritising walking, wheeling, and cycling.

In addition to Union Street, the CCSIP update revealed that environmental improvements are planned for Murraygate, including new paving, lighting upgrades, refurbished street furniture, and improved wayfinding.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop stated that the investment will help create a high-quality, accessible space that enhances the city centre's character and connectivity, aligning with the Scottish Government's commitment to invest over £188 million in active and sustainable transport in 2025-26.