Road

There will be a number of restrictions on the trunk roads and motorways, including a partial closure of the northbound M77, . . . → Read More: PAPAL VISIT 2010]]> Plans to keep Central Scotland moving on the day of the Papal visit on Thursday 16th September are now being finalised as travellers are urged to check their travel plans in advance.

Road

There will be a number of restrictions on the trunk roads and motorways, including a partial closure of the northbound M77, with further closures and diversions on local roads networks through Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Traffic restrictions on the day will include:

• closure of the northbound carriageway of the M77 from Junction 2 (Barrhead Road) to the M8 at Junction 22 (Plantation)
• partial rolling closures of slip roads on the M8, A8 and A702
• restrictions on local roads in Glasgow and Edinburgh

For journey planning information see Traveline Scotland. For information on traffic on the national trunk road and motorway network visit Traffic Scotland.

For local roads information visit the Glasgow or Edinburgh council websites.

Rail

Train services into and out of Edinburgh and Glasgow will be particularly busy that day with ScotRail putting queuing systems and additional carriages in place where possible to assist with those going to see the Pope in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

For rail information visit the Scotrail website and the Glasgow Underground website.