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COP26 likely to cause unprecedented disruption in and around Glasgow
In just over two weeks’ time, participants and media from nations and territories around the world will arrive in Glasgow for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP26.
Postponed from 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will now run from 31 October – 12 November at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
UNIQUE SET OF CHALLENGES
Owing to its scale and complexity, COP26 is likely to bring a unique set of challenges for Glasgow’s travel network, with major changes to the movement of traffic around the city expected. Not only will many of the world’s leaders descend on the city, climate activists and demonstrators are likely to cause disruption to local traffic flows too.
Travel Demand Management work is currently being undertaken to help inform the city’s authorities on how to manage the expected surge in demand on its network and impose restrictions on the usual traffic flow. Local traffic management plans are being developed where restrictions and road closures are required.
GET READY GLASGOW
Glasgow City Council has updated its Get Ready Glasgow website with the latest information on how COP26 will impact on traffic in the city. The Get Ready Glasgow website is a one-stop shop for all the information you need to help you prepare for conference time. Information will include transport and travel options and updates on the road closures that will be taking place on Monday 1 November, as well as the planned route maps of the Climate Change march on Saturday 6 November.
ROAD CLOSURES TO COME INTO FORCE IN ONE WEEK
Major road closures are scheduled to come into force in just over a week, with the Clydeside Expressway, Finnieston Street and the Clyde Arc to be closed from 9pm on Saturday 23 October.
“We are strongly encouraging members to ensure they are prepared for the potential disruption,” said Mags Simpson, Head of Policy Engagement, “We have been attending regular update meetings with all key stakeholders in Glasgow, and it has been confirmed that more than 130 world leaders will be in attendance. This will not just impact the road network in Glasgow, but is likely to impact the surrounding trunk road network of central Scotland, including the M8, M73, M74 and M80.
“I urge members not to underestimate the impact of COP26 on operations in and around Glasgow and Scotland over the coming month, and to check the Get Ready Glasgow website for regular updates on road closures and traffic management plans.”
*www.getreadyglasgow.com/cop26/traffic-and-travel
Published On: 14/10/2021 16:00:56
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