Glasgow is welcoming the UCI Cycling World Championships this August, leading to major road closures for residents and visitors alike.
With so many roads closed to the public on multiple dates, we have rounded up all the closures and restrictions in place from today, Friday, August 4.
The UCI Cycling World Championships 2023 began on August 3 with the road races set to take over Glasgow's West End and city centre this weekend.
The Juniors Race will take place on August 5 with the Mens Elite Race starting on August 6.
Are you ready for the 2023 @CyclingWorlds Championships in Glasgow?🚲The biggest cycling event in the world is just a few days away. Here’s what you can expect and how to keep your travel plans on track👇 pic.twitter.com/p3qoEA4ZgW
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) August 1, 2023
All the Glasgow road closures in place on August 4 for the UCI Cycling World Championships 2023
Here are all the road closures on Friday, August 4 from 12:01 am for the UCI Cycling World Championships, according to Glasgow City Council.
The following Glasgow streets and roads also have No Loading/Unloading rules in place for the entire day:
- Maryhill Road between Lochaber Road and Cowal Road
- Cowal Road between Maryhill Road to Skaethorn Road
- Skaethorn Road between Cowal Road and Temple Road
- Cleveden Road for its entire length
- Great Western Road between Cleveden Road to Byres Road
- Ingram Street between South Frederick Street to Queen Street and Albion Street to High Street
- Queen Street for its entire length
- Argyle Street between Queen Street and Mitchell Lane
- Buchanan Street between Bath Street and Argyle Street
- Gordon Street for its entire length
- Hope Street between Waterloo Street and Bath Street
- St Vincent Street between St Vincent Place and Pitt Street
- Douglas Street between Bothwell Street and Sauchiehall Street
- Bath Street between Cathedral Street to Renfield Street and between Wellington Street to North Street
- North Street between Berkeley Street and St George's Road
- Newton Street between St.George's Road and Elmbank Crescent
- Sauchiehall Street between Rose Street and Argyle Street
- Kelvinway for its entire length
- Kelvingrove Car Park for its entire length
- University Avenue for its entire length
- Byres Road between University Avenue and Great Western Road
- Great George Street between Byres Road and Hillhead Street
- Ashton Lane for its entire length
- Southpark Avenue between University Avenue and Great George Street
- Great George Lane for its entire length
- Cresswell Lane for its entire length
- Cranworth Street between Cresswell Street and Great George Street
- Kersland Street between Cresswell Street and Great George Street
- Cranworth Lane for its entire length
- Lilybank Gardens for its entire length
- Lilybank Gardens Lane for its entire length
- Lilybank Terrace for its entire length
- Cecil Street for its entire length
- Bute Gardens for its entire length
- Bute Lane for its entire length
- Granby Lane for its entire length
- Eton Lane for its entire length
- Hillhead Street between Gibson Street and Great George Street
- Gibson Street for its entire length
- Viewfield Lane for its entire length
- Oakfield Avenue between University Avenue and Great George Street
- Oakfield Lane for its entire length
- Westbank Lane for its entire length
- Westbank Quadrant for its entire length
Visit George Street to see the latest addition to our fantastic #CityCentreMuralTrail.
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) August 1, 2023
This mural was inspired by the @CyclingWorlds - starting this week - and you can find out more about the Trail👉 https://t.co/mZ947U6muL
(@glasgowlife @SWG3glasgow) pic.twitter.com/kYg9FKG4sD
- Otago Street between Westbank Quadrant and Great George Street
- Eldon Street for its entire length
- Park Gate (South part) between Park Terrace and Park Circus
- Park Circus (south part) between Park Gate and Park Circus Place
- Park Circus Place (South part) between Park Circus and Lynedoch Place
- Park Quadrant for its entire length
- Park Street South for its entire length
- Park Terrace Lane for its entire length
- Park Terrace East Lane for its entire length
- Park Terrace for its entire length
- Woodlands Terrace for its entire length
- Lynedoch Crescent for its entire length
- Lynedoch Place between Park Circus Place and Woodlands Terrace
- Lynedoch Terrace between Lynedoch Street and Woodside Terrace Lane
- Lynedoch Street between Lynedoch Place and Woodlands Road
- Woodlands Road between Lynedoch Street and St George's Road
- Woodside Terrace Lane for its entire length
- Ashley Lane for its entire length
- Baliol Lane for its entire length
- St Georges Road between Woodlands Road and Sauchiehall Street
- M8 Westbound junction 18 off ramp to Charing Cross
- M8 eastbound junction 18, on ramp to M8 from Charing Cross
- Scott Street between Sauchiehall Street and Hill Street
- Rose Street between Hill Street and Sauchiehall Street
- Renfrew Street between Garnet Street and Rose Street
- Dalhousie Street between Buccleuch Street and Sauchiehall Street
- Hill Street between Cambridge Street and Scott Street
- Blythswood Street between Sauchiehall Street and Blythswood Square
- Blythswood Square between Blythswood Street and West George Street
- West George Street for its entire length
*twitter admin cries at our lack of standard grade art skills*
— 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships (@CyclingWorlds) August 1, 2023
Simply stunning 👌 #GlasgowScotland2023 https://t.co/8lFLawK1Un
- Anchor Lane for its entire length
- North Court for its entire length
- North Court Lane for its entire length
- Springfield Court for its entire length
- National Bank Lane for its entire length
- Hanover Street for its entire length
- West Regent Street between Hope Street and West Nile Street
- West Nile Street between Gordon Street and Killermont Street
- Cathedral Street for its entire length
- Collin Street for its entire length
- Rottenrow between Rottenrow East and Castle Street
- High Street between Castle Street and Trongate
- Bell Street between High Street and Albion Street
- Albion Street between Bell Street and Ingram Street
- Shuttle Street for its entire length
- George Street for its entire length
- Montrose Street between Cochrane Street and Cathedral Street
- North Hanover Street between George Square (north part) to Killermont Street
- Nelson Mandela Place for its entire length
- Dundas Street for its entire length
- Renfield Street between St Vincent Street and Bath Street
- St Vincent Place for its entire length
- North Frederick Street for its entire length
- Castle Street between High Street and Cathedral Square (north part)
- Duke Street between High Street and John Knox Street
- St Vincent Place for its entire length
- North Frederick Street for its entire length
- Castle Street between High Street and Cathedral Square (north part)
- Duke Street between High Street and John Knox Street
- College Street for its entire length
- Blackfriars Road for its entire length
- Blackfriars Street for its entire length
- Parsonage Square East of High Street
- Parsonage Row for its entire length
- Richmond Street for its entire length
- Pitt Street between Sauchiehall Street and Bath Street
- Holland Street between West Regent Street and Sauchiehall Street
- Elmbank Street between Bath Lane and Sauchiehall Street
- Bothwell Street between Wellington Street and Hope Street
- West Campbell Street between Bothwell Street and West Regent Street
- Wellington Street between West Regent Street and Bothwell Street
- Claremont Street between Sandyford Place Lane and Sauchiehall Street
- Elderslie Street between Somerset Place and Sauchiehall Street
- Clifton Street between Clifton Place and Sauchiehall Street
- Royal Crescent for its entire length
- Fitzroy Place for its entire length
- Sandyford Place for its entire length
- Newton Terrace for its entire length
- Newton Place for its entire length
- Kelvingrove Street for a distance 10 metres north and south of Sauchiehall Street
Ahead of #GlasgowScotland2023, a great interview from @gbailey91 with @Jamesjones_bmx talking all things:
— 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships (@CyclingWorlds) August 1, 2023
🤕Injuries
📈Progressing in the sport
🚲Competing against the next generation of BMX talent #PowerOfTheBike pic.twitter.com/0l9xX1W4zP
- Derby Street for a distance 10 metres north and south of Sauchiehall Street
- Gray StreetGray Street for a distance 10 metres north and south of Sauchiehall Street
- Radnor Street for a distance 10 metres south of Sauchiehall Street
- Dowanside Lane for its entire length
- Cresswell Street for a distance of 10 metres east of Byres Road
- Observatory Road for a distance of 10 metres west of Byres Road
- Grosvenor Lane for a distance of 10 metres west of Byres Road
- Jocelyn Square between St Margaret's Place and Saltmarket
- Bridgegate between King Street and Saltmarket
- Bothwell Street between Wellington Street and Hope Street
- West Campbell Street between Bothwell Street and West Regent Street
- Queen Margaret Drive between Hamilton Drive southbound onto Great Western Road westbound and Byres Road
- Kirklee Road between Kirklee Terrace and Great Western Road
- Horselethill Road between Belhaven Terrace Lane and Great Western Road
- London Way for its entire length
- Great Western Terrace for its entire length
Find out more on the UCI Cycling World Championships website.
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