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47 Glasgow roads to be closed today - see the full list

A total of 47 roads will be closed for the event, with other restrictions in place. The closures commenced at 3pm yesterday and will remain until 4pm today, May 18. During this time, a strict no-waiting and no-loading policy is in place on several roads across the city. READ MORE: New BBC legal drama set in Glasgow to hit screens soon These include Albert Bridge, Anchor Lane, Argyle Street, Buchanan Street, and Candleriggs, among others. A prohibition of driving is also in effect on these roads from 6am to 4pm. This means vehicles are not allowed to drive on these roads during the specified times, with exceptions made for emergency service vehicles and vehicles granted permission from the council's filming and events section. Bus lanes are also suspended from 6am to 4pm today. The affected bus lanes include Argyle Street, eastbound between Hope Street and Union Street, Glassford Street, northbound between Argyle Street and Ingram Street, and North Hanover Street, northbound between George Square and Cathedral Street. These restrictions have been put in place to ensure the safety of both the event participants and other road users. The Race for Life, organised by Cancer Research UK, is a series of fundraising events held across the UK. READ MORE: Tesco unveils new aisle in stores in and around Glasgow Participants can run, jog, or walk 5k or 10k to help raise money for cancer research. The event not only raises money for a good cause but also brings the community together in a show of solidarity against cancer. The Glasgow Race for Life is expected to attract thousands of participants, all of whom will be contributing to the fight against cancer. Participants have been urged to arrive in plenty of time and to use public transport where possible due to the road closures. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and to seek alternative routes during this period. While the road closures may cause some disruption, they are a necessary measure to ensure the safety of all involved in this important event. The organisers have expressed their gratitude to the public for their understanding and cooperation. For more information on the Race for Life, including how to donate, visit the Cancer Research UK website. For details on road closures and other restrictions, visit the Glasgow City Council website. READ MORE: Bongo's Bingo returns to Glasgow this summer with special events The following roads will be affected by the no-waiting and no-loading or unloading policy: Albert Bridge, between Saltmarket and Crown Street Anchor Lane, for its full length Argyle Street, between Hope Street and Queen Street Buchanan Street for its full length Candleriggs, for its full length - Clyde Street, for its full length (access maintained to Maxwell Street) Cochrane Street, for its full length Congress Road, for its full length (one lane, nearside, westbound) Crown Street, between Ballater Street and Saltmarket Fastlink (Anderston Quay and Broomielaw) Finnieston Quay, for its full length (westbound only) Garth Street, for its full length George Street, between George Square and Montrose Street George Square, all sides - Glassford Street, for its full length Gorbals Street, between Ballater Street and Clyde Street Greendyke Street, for its full length Hanover Street, George Square and Ingram Street Howard Street, for its full length Hutcheson Street, between Trongate and Wilson Street Ingram Street, between Queen Street and Miller Street Jamaica Street, for its full length John Street, for its full length King George V Bridge, for its full length King Street, between Parnie Street and Trongate Lancefield Quay, for its full length Martha Street, for its full length Midland Street, for its full length Mitchell Street, between Argyle Street and Mitchell Lane Montrose Street, between Ingram Street and West George Street Nelson Mandela Place, for its full length North Frederick Street, for its full length North Hanover Street, between George Square and Cathedral Street Queen Street, for its full length Royal Exchange Square, for its full length Saltmarket, for its full length South Frederick Street, for its full length St Vincent Place, between Queen Street and Buchanan Street Stockwell Place, for its full length Stockwell Street, for its full length The Clyde Arc (Fastlink Lanes) Trongate, for its full length Turnbull Street, between Greendyke Street and Steel Street Union Street, for its full length Victoria Bridge, for its full length West George Street, between Hope Street and George Square Wilson Street, between Candleriggs and Hutcheson Street The affected bus lanes include: