Urgent warning ahead of big event in Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors will take on rivals Edinburgh Rugby at Hampden Park in the Southside on Sunday, December 22, as part of the 1872 Cup.

Ahead of the clash, Traffic Scotland is warning drivers to expect traffic to be 'busier than normal' on the M8, M77, M74, and M80 motorways.

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The road firm is urging those heading to the event to consider active travel or public transport options to travel to and from the stadium.

Since 1872, Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby have contested club rugby's oldest derby in a clash that sees national team-mates turn into rivals.

For the first time, the Glasgow side will play their home tie match at Hampden Park in the city.

The game will kick-off at 3pm.

After that, the two teams will then head to the home of Scottish rugby six days later, as Scottish Gas Murrayfield will host the decider match on Saturday, December 28.

The 1872 Cup battle between @GlasgowWarriors and @Scotlandteam comes to @HampdenPark this Sunday!????

We expect traffic to be busier than normal on the #M8 #M77 #M74 and #M80

Do consider active travel and public transport options???? ????https://t.co/WS8StW8uoz pic.twitter.com/0Q8Ox8WWrB

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 16, 2024

A spokesperson for Traffic Scotland said: "The 1872 Cup battle between the Glasgow Warriors and the Scotland team comes to Hampden Park this Sunday!

"We expect traffic to be busier than normal on the M8, M77, M74 and M80.

"Do consider active travel and public transport options."