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Friday 16 Aug 2024

Union Street in Glasgow to close overnight on Sunday for crane lift

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One of Glasgow’s busiest roads will be closed overnight this Sunday into Monday (18 – 19 August).

Union Street will have access restricted to allow a crane to operate at the Caledonian Chambers building at Glasgow Central station.

A traffic management system will be in place with only the emergency services and buses permitted to use the road between 8pm on Sunday and 4am on Monday.

All other vehicles, including taxis and cabs, will be diverted via Gordon Street, Hope Street and St Vincent Street and passenger access will be maintained on the opposite side of the road from the station.

Rail passengers travelling into and out of Glasgow Central will need to use the Hope Street, Gordon Street and Argyle Street entrance and exit points as the Union Street doorway will be closed from 8pm on Sunday.

Conor Mclaughlin, Scheme Project Manager, Network Rail, said: “The crane will be accessing Caledonian Chambers to lift heavy plant and equipment to and from the upper floors of the building.

“Due to the size of the crane and the nature of the work, we need to close Union Street to most vehicular traffic. Buses and the emergency services will continue to be able to use Union Street throughout.

“We appreciate the patience and understanding of drivers during this time.”