The route and road closures for today's march in support of Scottish independence have been revealed.
Some 100,000 people are expected to take part in the Glasgow rally, organised by pro-indy group All Under One Banner.
Police said previously they may need to declare a 'major incident' due to the group's proposed start time of 1.30pm, warning that the plans could have a 'significant, detrimental impact' on the city centre.
But the group insisted they go ahead as planned, having given emergency services 'enough time' to prepare for their rally.
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The march will depart from Kelvingrove Park and travel through to Glasgow Green, and authorities have requested the closure of several junctions and lanes on the M8.
Scotland Transerv have advised the following traffic management will be in place from 9.30am:
- M8 westbound junction 15 onslip at Townhead CLOSED
- M8 westbound lane closure junction 15 to junction 18
- M8 westbound junction 17 at Great Western Road onslip CLOSED
- M8 westbound junction 18 onslip at Phoenix Road CLOSED
- M8 westbound junction 18 at Charing Cross CLOSED
- No access from Charing Cross or new City Road
Public transport providers throughout the city centre have warned passengers of potential disruption.
All under one banner Parade... https://t.co/5ODDk768xG
— First Glasgow (@FirstinGlasgow) 1 May 2019
FirstBus have put an on-street team in place to monitor service, and who will advise customers on travel updates throughout the day.
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