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Orange Walk to cause major disruption in Scots town this weekend as 6,500 marchers take to streets
Read on for the full list of road closures.
TRAFFIC ORDER Orange Walk to cause major disruption in Scots town this weekend as 6,500 marchers take to streets
AN Orange parade is set to cause gridlock this weekend when an estimated 6,500 marchers descend on a Scots town.
The parade, organised by the County Grand Lodge of Central Scotland, is due to kick off at 1pm in Hamilton on Saturday, July 5, sparking major road chaos across the area.
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02/07/2022…ORANGE WALK GLASGOW… TOUSANDS MARCHED THROUGH THE STREETS OF GLASGOW TODAY AS NUMEROUS ORANGE WALKS MET UP AND MARCHED THROUGH THE CITY.
Credit: Tom Farmer
The procession will snake its way from Meikle Earnock Park to Beckford Street, with roads along the route facing closures and traffic misery.
Cops will be out in force to manage the parade, while South Lanarkshire Council has warned drivers to expect serious disruption between 1pm and 3.30pm and are advising people to use alternative routes.
Coaches could clog up Swisscot Avenue as participants get dropped off before the march begins.
Meanwhile, Almada Street and Beckford Street will be shut during the event, adding to the traffic turmoil.
Here's where the walk will wind its way:
Meikle Earnock Park
Neilsland Drive
Meikle Earnock Road
Annsfield Road
Strathaven Road
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Low Waters Road
Portland Place
Gateside Street
Quarry Street
Brandon Street
Leechlee Road
Cadzow Street
Muir Street
Almada Street
Beckford Street
A council spokesperson warned: 'Significant disruption and delays are expected in Hamilton Town Centre.
"Road users should plan ahead and consider alternative routes.'
