Glasgow traffic: 'Heavy congestion' on M77, M74 and the M8 as drivers face rush hour delays

The M77 is seeing an increased level of traffic heading north between junction five, near Newton Mearns, and junction two.

Traffic Scotland said there are delays of around 20 minutes currently, with drivers urged to leave extra time for travel.

There is also heavy congestion between the M74 at junction three, near Carmyle, and M8 junction 26.

Delays of around half an hour are expected.

There is still significant disruption in Glasgow city centre today as Glasgow Central station remains closed.

While low level services will resume today, all high level trains are cancelled for the rest of the week.

A number of road closures remain in place in the area around the site of the fire.

They are:

• Union Street closed between Drury Street and Argyle Street (vehicular and pedestrian)
• Gordon Street closed between Hope Street and West Nile Street (vehicular and pedestrian)
• West Nile Street closed between Gordon Street and St Vincent Street (vehicular only)
• Mitchell Street closed between Gordon Street and NCP Car Park/Mitchell Lane (vehicular only)

Superintendent Jackie Dunbar said: “We continue to support partners with their response to this significant incident in the city centre.

“I would continue to urge people to be mindful of road closures, plan journeys carefully and to avoid the area if they can.

“I understand local businesses will have concerns, but our guidance is that premises out with the outer cordon area can be accessed and operate as normal.

“Anyone with concerns or questions can approach officers at the scene.”