Glasgow’s Clyde Tunnel could close as union set to ballot workers over strike action
Glasgow’s motorists are facing traffic chaos a potential strikes could close the Clyde Tunnel. The team controlling the tunnel are to be balloted on industrial action after a national pay offer was overwhelmingly rejected. Over 60,000 drivers use the tunnel every day. Keir Greenaway, GMB Scotland senior organiser in public services, said: “The workers at the Clyde Tunnel […]
Strong growth prompts SYSTRA to relocate in Glasgow
Global sustainable transport and infrastructure business SYSTRA has relocated its Glasgow office as part of its long-term commitment to Scotland and in response to strong growth across the UK. SYSTRA has moved its Glasgow office to Bothwell Street in the city centre, driven by exceptional local growth and a commitment toattracting top talent in the […]
M8 in Glasgow to close for 18 days for repair works
A section of the M8 in Glasgow is set to close for more than two weeks for repair work, with drivers having been warned that diversions will be in place. Work to replace a parapet at Junction 18, Charing Cross, will be carried out by Amey from March 23 until April 10. The M8 eastbound Junction 18 off-slip […]
Sustainable travel projects are transforming Glasgow’s transport system
Work on a City Network of active travel routes is currently underway in Glasgow, with several phases of construction now complete as the city aims to add 270km of safe, segregated cycle ways to existing routes. The city is delivering a significant number of projects that encourage active travel and prioritise travelling sustainably, according to […]
Electric buses withdrawn in Glasgow over safety fears
Bus operator First Bus has withdrawn 30 buses in Glasgow after “technical failures”. The BBC reports that the issue was raised in December with affected vehicles now temporarily replaced by ultra-low emission diesel buses from across the UK. The report says the buses were part of an order of 50 in 2023, with batteries designed […]
Glasgow: Taxi drivers’ concern as LEZ upgrade company goes under
Glasgow’s taxi drivers could soon be forced off the streets after one of the only companies permitted to make LEZ-compliant upgrades unexpectedly ceased trading. Under the terms of the LEZ scheme, taxi drivers must ensure they meet the Euro 4 emissions standard for petrol vehicles or the Euro 6 emissions standard for diesel and electric vehicles. Operators […]
Scottish housing estate used as ‘free car park’ to avoid LEZ fines
Residents of a housing estate on the edge of one of Scotland’s low emission zones (LEZs) say their neighbourhood has been turned into “a free car park” because of the scheme. Homeowners in Sighthill in Glasgow told the BBC that motorists are avoiding the city’s LEZ and high parking charges by leaving their vehicles on the estate. The Scotsman reports that […]
M8 closed this weekend for ‘major’ works
Glasgow’s M8 is set to be closed this weekend to allow major works to take place. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential refurbishments of the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood Street footbridges that span the motorway between Junction 21 (Seaward Street) and Junction 23 (Ibrox). The work will take place from until Friday […]
Glasgow’s traffic signals hit by ‘power spike’
Road-users in Glasgow have been warned to take care after a fault knocked out traffic lights in many areas. Glasgow City Council said that a “power spike” in the early hours of Sunday morning had affected sets of lights “across the city”, posing a danger at junctions and on the roads. Around 70 sets of traffic […]
Pavement parking: Glasgow drivers served notice
More than 750 warning notices have been issued to Glasgow drivers parking dangerously ahead of the introduction of illegal pavement parking fines later this year, says the Glasgow Times. The introduction of these fines could be enforced in Glasgow as early as September this year according to a report presented to members of the environment […]
