With the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, Glasgow will enforce extensive road closures and restrictions over a four-week period to ensure safety for both road users and pedestrians during the 10-day sporting event. The measures extend from July 17 to August 17, 2026, and include no waiting, no loading, and no unloading zones, as well as temporary turning restrictions and full road closures. Drivers and commuters are urged to plan travel carefully, as diversions will be in place.
Key Dates and Areas Affected
The opening ceremony takes place at the OVO Hydro on July 23, 2026, featuring Scottish musician KT Tunstall. Many restrictions begin before this date. Notable closures include sections of Washington Street, Bothwell Street, and Finnieston Quay, with specific restrictions on Balaclava Street and Blythswood Square from July 20 to August 2. The full list covers streets across the city, including Tollcross Road, Wellshot Road, and areas near the Clyde Gateway and Pacific Quay.
Detailed List of Restrictions
No waiting, loading, or unloading (July 20 to August 2): Balaclava Street (between Washington Street and McAlpine Street), Washington Street (between Balaclava Street and Argyle Street), Bishop Lane (full length), Blythswood Square (south side only), Bothwell Street (north side between Blythswood Street and West Campbell Street), Cadogan Street (between Blythswood Street and Douglas Street), Clyde Gateway (between London Road and Dalmarnock Road), Congress Road and Congress Way (full length), Danes Drive (between Westland Drive and Queen Victoria Drive), Finnieston Quay (full length), Haggs Road (between Titwood Road and Whins Road, west side only), Hope Street entrance to Royal Conservatoire, Howard Street (south side between Ropework Lane and Dunlop Street), Minerva Street (between Minerva Way and Clydeside Expressway off ramp), Pacific Quay (full length), Renfrew Street (between Cambridge Street and Hope Street), Robertson Street (east side only), Shuttle Street (full length), Stobcross Road (between Riverside Museum access road and Congress Way), Tollcross Road (between properties 872 and 924, north side only), Trainard Avenue (between Wellshot Avenue and Altyre Street), Tunnel Street (full length), unnamed road between Nuneaton Street and Clyde Gateway, Wellshot Road (between Tollcross Road and Trainard Avenue), West Greenhill Place (full length), William Street (between Bishop Lane and Newton Street).
Vehicle Movement Prohibitions
July 23 and August 2 (05:00-23:59): Stobcross Road between Riverside Museum access road and Congress Way.
July 21 to August 3 (05:00-23:59): Congress Road (full length), National Cycle Route 75 between Congress Road and Congress Road West, West Greenhill Place (full length), Minerva Street (between Minerva Way and Clydeside Expressway off ramp), Tunnel Street (full length), Stobcross Road (around car park areas), Bishop Lane (full length), William Street (between Bishop Street and Newton Street), unnamed road between Nuneaton Street and Clyde Gateway, Ristol Road (full length), Vancouver Road (between Danes Lane South and Danes Drive).
July 24 to July 29 (12:30-13:30 and 21:30-22:30): Wellshot Road between Tollcross Road and Trainard Avenue.
Temporary One-Way Movements
July 21 to August 2 (05:00-23:59): Danes Drive (eastbound only between Queen Victoria Drive and Westland Drive), William Street (westbound only between Bishop Street and Newton Street), Bishop Lane (northbound only between Bishop Lane and William Street), Wellshot Road (northbound only between Tollcross Road and Trainard Avenue).
Additional Restrictions
July 23 and August 2 (15:00-23:59): William Street (full length), Bishop Lane (full length) – vehicle movement prohibition.
July 21 to August 3 (05:00-23:59): Temporary right turn only at Verona Avenue, Dunglas Avenue, Ormiston Avenue, Duncan Avenue, Vancouver Road, Lennox Avenue onto Danes Drive; Trainard Avenue onto Wellshot Road.
July 22 to August 3 (05:00-23:59): Temporary left turn only at access road to rear of properties 110-122 Queen Victoria Drive, Danes Avenue, Upland Road, Northland Drive, access road for sports stadium onto Danes Drive.
City Centre and Extended Closures
July 22-26 (15:00-23:59): No waiting, loading, unloading on Brunswick Street (between dead end and Wilson Street).
July 23-26 (15:00-23:59): No waiting, loading, unloading on Hutcheson Street, Brunswick Street, Bell Street (between Candleriggs and Walls Street), Candleriggs, Garth Street, Wilson Street (between Glassford Street and Candleriggs).
July 23-26 (06:00-23:59): Vehicle movement prohibition on Brunswick Street (between dead end and Wilson Street).
July 24-26 (06:00-23:59): Vehicle movement prohibition on Brunswick Street, Bell Street (between Candleriggs and Walls Street), Candleriggs, Garth Street (local access to resident parking), Wilson Street (between Glassford Street and Candleriggs), Hutcheson Street.
Long-Term Restrictions
June 23 to August 17 (15:00-23:59): No waiting, loading, unloading and vehicle movement prohibition on Eastvale Place (full length).
July 17 to August 4 (06:00-23:59): No waiting, loading, unloading on French Street (from 20m east of Reid Street to 20m west of Reid Street), Reid Street (east side), Colvend Street (from Reid Street to 20m east of Reid Street).
According to Glasgow Live, anyone travelling in Glasgow should keep an eye out for signs explaining which streets are prohibited for waiting, loading, and unloading. Other streets will be subject to temporary left and right turns. The restrictions aim to ensure smooth operations during the Games, which will see thousands of visitors and athletes in the city. Commuters are advised to use public transport and allow extra travel time.
