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, Hillington Interchange – Major Bridge Refurbishment; 30th September – 15th December 2025 (phase two)
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking a major bridge refurbishment project, including rail and slip road upgrades, on the M8 at Junction 26 (Hillington Interchange). These essential works will be delivered over five phases from September 2025 until Spring 2026 and include significant repairs and upgrades to four key bridge structures, addressing vehicle parapets, structure waterproofing, safety barriers, and carriageway surfacing.
This will cause delays on the M8 and on diversion routes, particularly at peak times, so please allow additional time for travel. More information is available from Amey
Scottish Gas Emergency Roadworks; Meiklewood Road – from 22nd October 2025
Scottish Gas Networks are carrying out emergency repairs on Meiklewood Road at Shieldhall Road roundabout. This has closed the road leading towards Cardonald at Shieldhall Road. A diversion is in place, but please consider alternative routes. Delays can be expected for travel to and from Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals, especially at peak times.
More information is available from Scottish Gas Networks.
City Fibre; Great Western Road – 30th October 2025
In order to accommodate City Fibre manhole works, Great Western Road will be closed westbound between Shelley Road and Whittingehame Drive from 21:00 on Thursday 30 October 2025 until 06:00 on Friday 31st October 2025. This may impact travel to and from Gartnavel Hospitals Campus. Please consider an alternative route and allow additional time for your journey.
Active & Sustainable Travel Information
JMB Travel X1; Hillhouse to Glasgow
From 2nd November 2025 JMB Travel are adding additional journeys, including a new Sunday service, to their X1 service from Hillhouse – Hamilton – Glasgow Royal Infirmary – Glasgow City Centre. More information is available from JMB Travel.
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.