Passengers in Glasgow are being advised to plan ahead for the weekend of 14 to 16 November, when several roadworks and transport changes are expected to cause significant disruption. According to Glasgow Live, the Subway will be closed in both directions on Sunday 15 November so that critical testing can take place.
Subway closures
Transport operator SPT has said the closures will allow engineers to test key systems that support the modernised Subway. Richard Robinson, PT Director of Transport Operations, said the work would help confirm that new signalling and communications systems operate safely and reliably. According to the source, the Subway's two circles will also be closed on Sunday 22 November.
"We appreciate the patience of our passengers while this work takes place."
Road closures
Glasgow Live reports that all 16 lanes of the M8 will close from 6pm on Saturday 14 November until 1pm on Sunday 15 November, between junctions 24 and 22. Traffic will be diverted via routes including Broomielaw and the A804. The M77 northbound and the M74 westbound will also have closures at junction 1. Amey has warned of severe delays and advised motorists to avoid the area where possible.
Extra ScotRail services
Because of large events in Glasgow and Edinburgh, ScotRail has announced extra trains on Friday 13 November and Sunday 15 November, according to the same report. In Glasgow, services on the Central to Mount Florida route will be enhanced, and queuing systems will be in place at Glasgow Central and Mount Florida. On Sunday, extra trains will run between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. Cathcart and Kings Park stations are suggested as alternatives for some journeys.