Roadworks can cause delays for patients, visitors and staff travelling to our sites. Information will be posted here for major planned roadworks we have been made aware of.
The websites below also provide more information on roadworks that may have an impact on your journey. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are not responsible for the content of external sites.
- Amey – (South Trunk Road Network – South West Unit), including M8 motorway
- Scottish Roadworks online – Planning, co-ordination and quality of roadworks in Scotland
- Tell Me Scotland – Information for planned roadworks for all local authorities in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area
- Traffic Scotland – up to date information on traffic for the trunk road network for Scotland.
Current and forthcoming roadworks
M8 Kingston Bridge works
Overnight roadworks/road closures continue to take place on the Kingston Bridge and surrounding approach roads of the M8 motorway. Information on current and planned works is available from Amey.
M8 closure – junction 21 and 23
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential refurbishments of the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood Street footbridges that span the M8 between Junction 21 (Seaward Street) and Junction 23 (Dumbreck), to the south-west of Glasgow City Centre. To allow the bridge spans to be safely lifted back into place, two extended overnight closures are required across the M8, in both directions, between junctions 19 (Anderston) and 24 (Helen Street). Please consider alternative routes and allow additional time for your journey. Closures will be in place from;
18:00 on Saturday 7th November until 13:00 on Sunday 8th November 2026.
18:00 on Saturday 14th November until 13:00 on Sunday 15th November 2026.
More information is available from Amey.
Wishart Street – Roadworks
To allow the construction of a new cycle lane, improved footways and resurfacing, Wishart Street will be closed to traffic from Monday 26th October until Sunday 13th December 2026. Local diversions will be in place, but delays can be expected, particularly at peak times. This may impact travel to and from Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
A78 closure
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has advised the A78 Shore Road between Skelmorlie and Largs will remain closed in both directions following significant damage to the carriageway and sea wall during Storm Boelo. Local diversions will be in place. Please allow additional time for your journey. More information is available from Amey.
Bullring Roundabout – Greenock
Extensive road improvement works are taking place across Greenock Town Centre from August 2026 until July 2027. Road closures and local diversions will be in place, will possible delays at peak times. More information is available from Inverclyde Council.
Active & Sustainable Travel Information
Scottish Government Bus Fare Cap
From Monday 7th September 20026, the Scottish Government are funding a pilot to limit single bus fares to a maximum of £2 across the SPT area. Currently all major bus operators have committed to be part of the pilot, including First Glasgow, JMB Travel, McColl’s Buses, McGill’s Buses, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West and West Coast Motors.
The pilot will cover the SPT area, which includes Argyll & Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire. South Ayrshire, and West Dunbartonshire.
More information is available from the relevant bus operator and Transport Scotland.
JMB Travel X5 revised timetable
From 18th October 2026, JMB Travel X5 expess service from Newmains, Newarthill and Motherwell, Glasgow Royal Infirmary to Buchanan Bus Station will operate an improved service including earlier and later journeys and a Sunday service. More information is available from JMB Travel.
McGill’s Buses 24 – Renfrew Bridge closure
Due to the closure of the Renfrew Bridge, McGill’s 24 service is currently unable to serve Clydebank. More information is available from McGill’s.
First Glasgow 128; Glasgow City Centre – Stobhill Hospital
From Sunday 1st November 2026, First Glasgow will operate late evening and Sunday journeys on service 128 from Glasgow City Centre to Stobhill Hospital via Possilpark. The additional journeys are being funded by SPT Transport to Employment programme for an initial 21 week period. More information is available from First Glasgow.
JMB Travel 329; Glasgow City Centre – Stobhill Hospital
From Sunday 1st November 2026, JMB Travel will operate late evening journeys on service 329 from Glasgow City Centre to Stobhill Hospital via Springburn. The additional journeys are being funded by SPT Transport to Employment programme for an initial 21 week period. More information is available from SPT.
McGills 540; Inverclyde Royal Hospital – Gourock town centre
From Monday 2nd November 2026, McGill’s Buses will operate a direct service from Inverclyde Royal Hospital to Gourock town centre via Midton. This service is being funded by SPT Transport to Employment programme for an initial 21 week period. More information is available from McGill’s Buses.
Vale of Leven Hospital to Royal Alexandra Hospital bus service
NHSGGC provide a bus linking Vale of Leven and Royal Alexandra Hospital for staff, patients and visitors. The timetable for the service is available here. More information on this service is available at our news page.
Public Transport Information
For up to date information on public transport, please visit Traveline Scotland.
Glasgow Bus Alliance
The Glasgow Bus Alliance is a partnership of the leading bus operators in Glasgow, and the surrounding areas, who are working together to transform the bus travel experience for current and future bus customers in the city. More information is available from Glasgow Bus Alliance.
Community Transport Association
The Community Transport Association is a UK member-based charity providing leadership, training, advice, and operational support to transport related charities, community groups and social enterprises across the UK. More information is available from Community Transport Association.