Road Closures

On this page you will find information relating to road closures essential to the safe running of the 2008 Lloyds TSB Scotland Great Scottish Run on 7th September.

Please direct any enquiries regarding these road closures and the race route to:

(T) 0141 302 2845
(E) csgevents@csglasgow.org

Download a PDF of road closure information.

Letter to Residents

Scotland’s largest mass participation event hits the streets again on Sunday 07th September with over 20,000 runners taking part in the 27th Lloyds TSB Scotland Great Scottish Run. It’s the run for everyone – from seasoned runners wanting to push themselves to the limit to those who are just wanting to get a bit fitter. This year’s 10k and half marathon routes will take runners from the city’s iconic George Square across the Kingston Bridge to the south side of the River Clyde taking in two of Glasgow’s most beautiful parks before finishing at the historic Glasgow Green. The event is renowned across the world for the friendly welcome that runners receive from the Glasgow public and, as in previous years, we hope that you will continue to help develop Glasgow’s reputation as the ‘Friendly City’ by coming out on the morning to give your support to the runners.
As ever the atmosphere on the day will be electric and there are many opportunities to become even more involved as one of our race volunteers; as a race steward, or assisting at one of the critical water stations or helping out at the start or finish. If this interests you then please get in touch with the Volunteers Coordinator tony.mckay@csglasgow.org
Contained in this pack is a map of the routes together with information on the times that the lead runners will pass several key city milestones and we hope this will prove useful to you in planning your movements on the day. Additionally, a street by street guide giving details of road closures is also enclosed to provide you with more specific information relating to your own area.

Start to Kingston Bridge

This year runners will again be congregating in and around George Square and the races will start in George Square at 09.00hrs (10k) and 10.30hrs (half marathon) with the start line located close to the Queen Street junction. The traffic management plan for the event , including road closures, will begin from 04.00hrs until approximately 14.00hrs on Sunday 07 Sept 2008. After leaving George Square both routes will make use of St Vincent Place, St Vincent Street, Finnieston Street and will access Kingston Bridge using the Stobcross Road off ramp. These roads should be avoided on the morning of the races.

Route after Kingston Bridge

The runners will exit the Kingston Bridge using the West Street on ramp and the following roads will be in use for the race and should be avoided;
West Street, Scotland Street, Shields Road (North), St Andrews Road, Maxwell Road, Shields Road (South), Melville Street, Kenmure Street, Albert Drive, Pollokshaws Road, Eglinton Street, Turriff Street, Gorbals Street, Victoria Bridge, Clyde Street, Seaward Street, Paisley Road, Paisley Road West, Dumbreck Road, Haggs Road, Shawmoss Road, Springkell Avenue, Titwood Road, Darnley Road, Nithsdale Road, Nithsdale Drive, Coplaw Street, Victoria Road, Cleland Street, Laurieston Road, Ballater Street, Kings Drive.
Please note that many of these roads will be closed from 08.00hrs and will reopen on a staged basis as the race progresses. Please refer to the street by street guide for more detailed information.

Please make sure that if you have a vehicle then you park nearby but off the above streets as it will be necessary to remove any cars at the start, along the route or at the finish.

This event is organised by Culture and Sport Glasgow and Glasgow City Council in conjunction with Strathclyde Police and, with your support, we plan to stage a successful event that highlights our wonderful city while ensuring that there is as little disruption as possible.

Please check the race website www.runglasgow.org where you will find out more about the race including further information for spectators and local residents and should you wish further clarification on the contents of this letter then please call 0141 302 2845 or email csgevents@csglasgow.org.

Street by street guidance on road closures

Waterloo Street; Bothwell Street; St Vincent Lane; St Vincent Street from West Nile Street to Finnieston Street; Bothwell Lane; Gordon Street; Royal Exchange Square; North Court; St Vincent Place; Drury Street; Renfield Lane; West George Lane; West George Street from North Frederick Street to Blythswood Street; Pitt Street from Waterloo Street to West George Street; Douglas Street from Waterloo Street to West George Street; Blythswood Street from Waterloo Street to West George Street; West Campbell Street from Waterloo Street to West George Street; Wellington Street from Waterloo Street to West George Street; Hope Street from Waterloo Street to West George Street; Union Place; Renfield Street from Gordon Street to West George Street; West Nile Street from Gordon Street to West George Street; Buchanan Street from Gordon Street to West George Street; Queen Street from Ingram Street to West George Street; Anchor Lane; George Square; Cochrane Street; Montrose Street; Ingram Street from Queen Street to Albion Street; Finnieston Street; Elliot Place; Finnieston Place; Finnieston Square; West Greenhill Place; Houldsworth Lane; Minerva Street; St Vincent Crescent; Minerva Way; Corunna Street; Brechin Street; Clairmont Street; Dover Street; Breadalbane Street; Elliot Street; Pembroke Street; Houldsworth Street; Elderslie Street from St Vincent Street to Kent Road; Beltane Street from St Vincent Street to Kent Road; Argyle Streeet from Finnieston Street to House number 641 (end); Shaftesbury Street; Perth Street; St Vincent Terrace; Dorset Street; Cleveland Street; North Street; Newton Street; William Street; Holland Street; McIntyre Street.

Restrictions

Expect traffic congestion in this area on the morning of the race. For the undernoted streets, parking restrictions will be in place from 18.00hrs on Saturday, 6th September until approximately 16.00hrs on Sunday, 7th September 2008. These streets will be affected and will either close or be subject to severe traffic limitations and we would advise you not to park there. Please note the approximate opening and closing times:
St Vincent Place, St Vincent Street, Finnieston Street
Closed/Restricted Access 08.45hrs
Reopened 12.00hrs