Roadworks can cause delays for patients, visitors and staff travelling to our sites. Information will be posted here for major planned roadworks we have been made aware of.
The websites below also provide more information on roadworks that may have an impact on your journey. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are not responsible for the content of external sites.
- Amey – (South Trunk Road Network – South West Unit), including M8 motorway
- Scottish Roadworks online – Planning, co-ordination and quality of road works in Scotland
- Tell Me Scotland – Information for planned roadworks for all local authorities in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area
- Traffic Scotland – up to date information on traffic for the trunk road network for Scotland.
Current and forthcoming roadworks
M8 Kingston Bridge works
Overnight roadworks/road closures continue to take place on the Kingston Bridge and surrounding approach roads of the M8 motorway. Information on current and planned works is available from Amey.
Govan Road Roadworks – 24th June 2024
The next phase of the Scottish Power works adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals (QEUH) campus will result in the full closure of the Moss Road/Govan Road junction from 0900 on Thursday 4th July 2024 for an estimated 5 days. A local diversion will be in place, however significant disruption can be expected – especially at peak times – for patients, visitors and staff.
Access to and from the Campus will continue to be available via Hardgate Road, but these junctions are also likely to be much busier than normal throughout the duration of the work. Please consider alternative routes where appropriate and allow extra time for your journey to and from the QEUH campus.
M8 Junction 27; 4th -15th July 2024
Amey will be carrying out essential repairs on the M8 at junction 27. This will involve lane restrictions and overnight closures of both eastbound and westbound carriageways. More information is available from Amey.
M8 Footbridge Refurbishment; 1st July – 20th December 2024
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential refurbishments of the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood Street footbridges that span the M8 between Junctions 21 and 23, Kinning Park and Ibrox, from Monday 1st July until Friday 20th December 2024. More information on this work is available from Amey.
Glasgow Charing Cross roadworks; 8th July – 2nd December 2024
Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council are carrying out major roadworks in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow from 8th July – 2nd December 2024. This will result in road closures, diversions and restrictions on several roads in the area, including slip roads to and from the M8 motorway. Delays are to be expected, so please allow extra time if you require to travel through this area and if possible please consider an alternative route. More information is available from Glasgow City Council.
Byres Road / Church Street Public Realm Developments
As part of the above works, the temporary road closures below will take place in Glasgow West End. This is to allow for resurfacing.
- Byres Road (from Church Street to Dumbarton Road) – will close to all traffic from 1st -11th July 2024
Glasgow City – Low Emission Zones
Glasgow, in line with many other cities across Scotland, introduced a Low Emission Zones (LEZ) to reduce vehicle emissions. The LEZ has been operational in Glasgow from 1st June 2023. For more information on the LEZ, please visit Glasgow LEZ. You are able to check whether your vehicle is permitted to use the LEZ at Low Emission Zones Scotland
Active & Sustainable Travel Information
For up to date information on public transport, please visit Traveline Scotland. Information on active and sustainable travel options and support is available from Way to Work.
First Bus service changes – 30th June 2024
First Bus are making changes to services 3, 77 & 90 from the above date. This will include an increased frequency on service 77. More information is available from First Bus.
ScotRail peak time travel
ScotRail have removed peak time fares from 2nd October 2023 – 27th September 2024. This will mean far cheaper travel options for those who need to travel at peak times. More information on this is available from ScotRail.
Glasgow Bus Alliance
The Glasgow Bus Alliance is a partnership of the leading bus operators in Glasgow, and the surrounding areas, who are working together to transform the bus travel experience for current and future bus customers in the city. More information is available from Glasgow Bus Alliance.
Community Transport Association
The Community Transport Association is a UK member-based charity providing leadership, training, advice, and operational support to transport related charities, community groups and social enterprises across the UK. More information is available from Community Transport Association.