Glasgow faces multiple travel disruptions over November weekend

Summarised from 3 outlets · 14 reports · Updated 10 Nov, 16:59 · Archive

Glasgow is bracing for severe disruption this weekend as the M8 motorway closes entirely and the Subway shuts for maintenance.

Glasgow faces a weekend of significant transport disruption as major roadworks and public transport maintenance coincide. All 16 lanes of the M8 motorway will close from 6pm on Saturday 14 November until 1pm on Sunday 15 November. The affected section covers junctions 24 to 22, with traffic diverted via Helen Street, Edmiston Drive, Paisley Road West, Paisley Road, Kingston Street, Commerce Street, Broomielaw and the A804, before rejoining the M8 eastbound at junction 19.

Additional closures are planned on related routes. The M77 northbound carriageway will close at junction 1, including the northbound on-slip road. The M74 westbound carriageway will shut at junction 1 with traffic diverted via Scotland Street, Seaward Street and Paisley Road West.

Amey, the company overseeing the works, has warned of 'severe delays' throughout the affected area. It stated: 'Road users are strongly advised to avoid the area during the closures, with significant delays anticipated across the surrounding road network and diversion routes.' During similar closures in 2024, delays of up to one hour were experienced, and comparable delays are possible if traffic levels are not significantly reduced.

Those attempting to use public transport will face additional disruption. The Subway will close in both directions on Sunday 15 November to allow critical testing to take place. Amey recommends that drivers consider alternative routes and modes of transport or avoid travelling through the area wherever possible.

How it is being reported

• LIVE: Glasgow road closed after crash with 'number of pedestrians' - drivers urged to avoidA road in Glasgow has been closed following a crash involving a car and "a number of" pedestrians. Hyndland Road in Glasgow was closed at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, and drivers have been urged to avoid the area.The Herald · 10 Nov, 16:59
• Busy road in Glasgow west end closed after car ploughs into 'number of pedestrians'The extent of injuries sustained in the crash are unknown as of yet.Glasgow Live · 10 Nov, 16:40
• LIVE: Glasgow road closed after car crash involving pedestriansLIVE: Glasgow road closed after car crash involving pedestrians Hyndland Road in Glasgow has been closed following a crash involving a car and a number of pedestrians. The incident happened at around 3.45pm today. Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are being urged to avoid the area. Follow our live blog for the latest updates 👇Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 16:36
• Glasgow road closed after car crashes into 'a number of' pedestriansHyndland Road in Glasgow is closed after a car crash involving a number of pedestrians on November 10. Police Scotland and emergency services are at the sceneThe Herald · 10 Nov, 16:33
• Four days of disruption ahead as lane closures hit busy Glasgow routeDrivers in Glasgow face delays on Balshagray Avenue as lane closures for road surface works run daily from November 10 to November 13.Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 15:02
• Glasgow drivers face three-day road closure as major resurfacing works beginNether Auldhouse Road in Glasgow will close from November 11 to November 14, 2026, for resurfacing, with diversions via Thornliebank Road and Auldhouse Road.Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 14:50
• Major Glasgow city centre street upgrade to spark road closures and diversionsA Glasgow city centre road will close for four days with drivers sent on a signed diversion as work continues on a major streetscape upgrade.Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 12:02
• Already brutal Glasgow road set for more congestion as works to start next weekDuke Street in Glasgow will close for resurfacing from November 16 to November 22, 2026, with diversions via Bellgrove Street, Gallowgate and Melbourne Street.Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 09:36
• LIVE updates amid rush hour crash on busy section of M8 motorwayThere has been a crash on Glasgow's M8 near Arkleston Road. Two cars appear to have been involved and the incident has blocked lane 3, where it occurred.Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 07:44
• LIVE updates amid rush hour crash on busy section of Glasgow motorwayThere has been a crash on Glasgow's M8 near Arkleston Road. Two cars appear to have been involved and the incident has blocked lane 3, where it occurred.Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 07:44
• Weekend of Glasgow travel chaos ahead with 'severe delays' on M8, M77 and M74 and subway shut tooGlaswegians are being warned to plan ahead as both motorways and and modes of public transport are closed in the same weekend.Glasgow Live · 10 Nov, 07:21
• All 16 lanes of Glasgow's M8 to CLOSE this weekend for major worksAll 16 lanes of Glasgow's M8 will close this weekend as major works are carried out to reinstate two footbridges over the motorway.Glasgow Times · 9 Nov, 16:59
• Busy Glasgow road to close for two weeks as drivers urged to avoid areaA busy Glasgow East End road will close for two weeks for resurfacing works, with drivers urged to avoid the area.Glasgow Times · 9 Nov, 15:56
• Major East End road closed in both directions for emergency gas worksA busy road in Glasgow's East End has been closed in both directions due to emergency gas works.Glasgow Times · 9 Nov, 14:02

In this story: Glasgow · M8 · M77 · M74 · Amey · Police Scotland

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