22 Oct 2026
Closure of George Square North (Anchor Lane to North Frederick Street)
George Square Avenue Project – Removal of North Hoarding
In order to remove the northern wall of the hoarding around the Square, the carriageway of George Square North between Anchor Lane and North Frederick Street, will be closed for 4 days.
This will be effective from 0700 hours on Monday 26th October 2026 to 1800 on Thursday 29th October 2026.
The hoarding will be dismantled from west to east. Once the section between Anchor Lane and North Hanover Street has been removed, the intention is to reopen this section of George Square North, as far as North Hanover Street (likely early on the 3rd day). With the eastern half to follow.
Anchor Lane is currently one way southbound. Traffic permissible via the bus gate on Nelson Mandela Place, can exit Anchor Lane and St Vincent Place.
North Frederick Street will operate as a southbound road, from Cathedral Street to Martha Street and two way south of Martha Street, whilst the junction with George Square North is closed.
Diversion Route:
Eastbound traffic on West George St; West Nile St, Bath St, Cathedral St, Castle St, High St.
