DOZENS of Glasgow roads will be shut off today to make way for a gruelling cycling challenge.
The Pedal For Scotland event will take place throughout the day across the city centre and the east end.
A number of roads will be closed, while others will be changed to one-way only.
Bus lanes will also be subject to suspensions as thousands of cyclists travel around the city as they make their way to Edinburgh finish line.
To make way for the ride, roads will be closed completely while others will be changed to one-way only.
The following roads will be restricted to all vehicles. Loading and unloading as well as parking will also be prohibited during the event.
From 6am to 1pm on September 9, 2018
Glasgow Green (East Carriageway), for its entire length
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Glasgow Green (West Carriageway), for its entire length James Street between Bridgeton Cross and Arcadia Street
From 5am until 1pm on September 9, 2018
Greendyke Street, between Charlotte Street and Saltmarket.
The Green(East Carriageway) Saltmarket, between Clyde Street and High Street.
High Street, between Saltmarket and Duke Street.
Duke Street, between High Street and Cumbernauld Road.
Cumbernauld Road, between Duke Street and Appin Road
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Alexander Park Street, between Alexander Parade and Cumbernauld Road
Cumbernauld Road, (Eastbound Carriageway), between Appin Road and Edinburgh Road
Edinburgh Road, (Eastbound Carriageway) between Cumbernauld Road and Coatbridge Road.
Springboig Road, between Edinburgh Road and Tynecastle Street
Coatbridge Road, from Edinburgh Road to Gartcosh Road
Gartcosh Road, from Coatbridge Road to Cuilhill Road Cuilhill Road, from
Gartcosh Road to Glasgow City Council Boundary (Commonhead Road)
In addition to the above the following regulations will be revoked to allow local access/egress.
Temporary revocation of one-way order From 5am until 1pmon the September 9, 2018
Whitehill Street, between Duke Street and Roslea Drive
Meadowpark Street, between Duke Street and Roselea Drive
Suspension of bus lane regulations From 5am to 1pm on September 9, 2018
West George St/Nelson Mandela Pl, between West Nile Street and George Square
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Glassford Street, between Wilson Street and Trongate Stockwell Street, for its entire length
Victoria Bridge, (Gorbals Street) between Clyde Street and Ballater Street
Temporary revocation of banned turns From 5am until 1pm on the September 9 2018
Suspension of no right turn from Alexandra Park Street onto Alexandra Parade
Suspension of no right turn from Alexandra Parade onto Alexandra Park Street
For more information, check the organiser's website here.
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