Supporters attending Saturday’s William Hill Scottish Cup Semi Final between Hibs and Dundee Utd at Hampden Park should be aware that the area around the stadium is mainly residential and there is very limited parking for private cars.
On event days, Police Scotland would advise people to use public transport to get to the stadium, if not travelling by organised coaches/buses.
Detail with regard to getting to and from the stadium can be found on the following website;
http://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/visitor-information/public-transport.html
First Scotrail:
Additional carriages and services run both pre and post event, with Mount Florida and Kings Park train stations being a short walk from the stadium. Please note that due to ongoing works at Glasgow Queen Street travel times between Edinburgh and Glasgow are longer than usual. Visit the Scotrail website for more information.
http://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/timetables-and-routes
First Bus:
Provides transport to the stadium from Glasgow City Centre and surrounding areas.
http://www.firstgroup.com/journey-planner
Private care
If you do take the car, please be aware of Glasgow City Council Parking Controls – Event Day Parking Zone – which affects streets near to Hampden Stadium and will come into force during relevant, well attended events:
The Queens Park Recreation Ground, Queens Drive, Glasgow, may be available for parking of private vehicles at a cost (subject to a pre-match day inspection).
Coaches
These are the Police Scotland recommended routes for patrons attending this event. Any deviation from these routes may resort in increased traffic congestion adding to your inconvenience.
Pre event routes for Hibs’ fans approaching the east of the stadium:
M74 Northbound: Exit the M74 at Junction 1A (Polmadie). Turn left onto Polmadie Road, continue to junction with Aikenhead Road, continue south onto Aikenhead Road, stay in the right hand lane and continue through the junction with Prospecthill Road where your coach will be directed to park in the ‘purple car park’ on the right. A car park pass will be required for entry; those without a pass will be directed to park on Calder Street after exiting the M74.
M74 Southbound: Exit the M74 at Junction 1A (Polmadie). Turn right onto Polmadie Road and follow the above route.
M80 Southbound: Exit towards M73 Junction 3 (Mollinsburn) and continue south. At Junction 1 join the M74 north and follow the above route.
M8 Eastbound: Continue on the M8 to junction 1 of the M74, (offside lane). Exit the M74 at Junction 1A (Polmadie) and follow the above route.
A8 Westbound: Continue onto the M8 to Junction 8 (Baillieston) and join the M73 southbound. Thereafter take the offside lane to join the M74 and follow the above route.
Post event routes exiting the east of the stadium.
After the event, coaches in Polmadie Street and coaches facing south in Aikenhead Road, should follow the reverse of the routes shown above.
Coaches parked facing north in Aikenhead Road should continue north on Aikenhead Road, turn right into Cathcart Road, then turn right into Caledonia Road to the roundabout junction, turn right onto The Boulevard, continue to the roundabout junction, turn left onto New Rutherglen Road, continue to the traffic light junction, turn right onto Polmadie Road and join M74 junction 1A.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
