A HUGE section of Sauchiehall Street remains closed today after Friday night’s devastating fire at the Glasgow School of Art.
The blaze, which also caused extensive damage to the O2 ABC, saw many road closures put into place to assist the emergency services.
Glasgow City Council closed off all roads leading to Sauchiehall Street from Bath Street.
Rose Street was closed from Sauchiehall Street to Buccleuch Street, Hill Street from Garnet Street to Rose Street, and Renfrew Street from Garnet Street to Cambridge Street.
Drivers are still being advised to avoid using the City Centre streets if possible and to use an alternate route.
Delays should be expected as drivers navigate around the closures.
Sauchiehall Street has since reopened between Newton Street and Elmbank Street. All other closures remain in place until further notice.
The following businesses have confirmed they are closed:
- Life
- CCA
- Steak, Cattle & Roll
- Campus
- O2 ABC
- Cafe Antipasti
- Thairiffic Restaurant & Bar
- Nando’s
- Bo Concept
- iCafe
- Glasgow Film Theatre
Although no official closure confirmation has been provided by the following businesses, it’s anticipated they too are closed:
- Blue Lagoon
- Sichuan House
- Karma Sutra
- Firewater
- Bagel Mania
- Biggars Music
- Trailfinders
- Nevisport
- Entertainment Exchange
- Flight Centre
- Magnet
- McLellan Galleries
- British Heart Foundation
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