GLASGOW'S travel network is said to be facing a "unique set of challenges" as major roads in the city are set to close ahead of the COP26 climate conference.

The Clydeside Expressway and sections of the M8 will shut to traffic today from 9pm with alternative routes issued by Glasgow City Council.

Drivers could see diversions taking them as far away as Anniesland and are urged to plan travel to, in, and around Glasgow in advance.

Some footpaths and cycleways around the Scottish Exhibition Centre (SEC) are also subject to closures as the city prepares to welcome world leaders, delegates, and climate activists for the UN climate summit.

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However, pedestrian access will be maintained on Finnieston Street, Lancefield Quay, and Clyde Arc at all times as well as routes for emergency services.

Glasgow Times: [Image: Get Ready Glasgow][Image: Get Ready Glasgow]

Here is the full list of road closures: 

  • Congress Road: closed from October 6 (6am) - November 17 (6am).
  • Congress Way, Finnieston Quay, Tunnel Street, Stobcross Road (section parallel to A814), and Castlebank Street: these roads will be subject to lane restriction and road closures between October 17 - October 23. Full closures will be in place from October 24 (9pm) - November 21 (6am).
  • Clyde Arc and Lancefield Quay: closed from October 23 (9pm) - November 15 (6am). These roads will reopen to Service Buses only on October 24 (6am).
  • Finnieston Street - Houldsworth Street to Lancefield Quay: closed from October 24 (9pm) - November 15 (6am). Local access travelling southbound will be maintained until October 28.
  • Clydeside Expressway - Partick Interchange to Anderston (Junction 19): closed from October 23 (9pm) - November 15 (6am).
  • Minerva Street - West Greenhill Place: closed from October 28 (6am) - November 13 (6am). Local access to private car parks will be maintained.

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Local Area Traffic Management Plans (LATMPs) are being developed to keep traffic moving as congestion across the whole city is expected.

Full details of the closures can be found HERE.