A busy Glasgow city centre road is set to be closed this weekend.

Glasgow City Council has said Pitt Street will be shut between St Vincent Street and West George Street from 8am on Saturday, August 24 until 5pm on Sunday, August 25.

The closure will be in place to allow the installation of traffic signals and associated infrastructure.


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The local authority says the proposed work on Pitt Street forms part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal 'Avenues' programme - which is aiming to transform the city centre's streetscape and public realm.

During the works, diversions will be in place for motorists.