Day seven: Time trials to bring travel chaos across city and surrounding areas

THE Evening Times is bringing readers a daily breakdown of what’s on in and around the city during the course of the European Championships, along with the routes to avoid for those commuting to and from Glasgow.

Today has been described by Glasgow 2018 bosses as the busiest and most exciting day of the games so far.

But the fun of the events brings with it a lot of road issues for those travelling in and around the city.

From 2am to around 4pm almost 100 roads across the city will be closed and many will have parking restrictions in place throughout.

The reason for this is the Cycling Road time trials which will take place from 8.45am to 3.15pm.

It will cause significant road disruption across Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, and Stirlingshire and diversions will be in place to direct traffic away from these locations.

The areas expected to be worst effected are George Square, Cathedral Street and High Street, while the M8 and its junctions through the City Centre will be busier than usual.

Key routes to the west of Glasgow, including the Clydeside Expressway, are likely to experience congestion today due to various events.

While local bus services on Tollcross Road and Shettleston Road are likely to be busier than usual before 9am and from 12pm onwards due to the swimming events at Tollcross Swimming Centre, those around the City Centre and Glasgow Green are also expected to be experience congestion in the evening.

Commuters have been advised to use public transport or remain home where possible.