'Leave the car at home' advice from Glasgow 2018 bosses as cycling time trials take over the city

Glasgow is braced for gridlock and mass disruption as the cycling time trials take over the city on Tuesday for the the busiest day of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

Heavy congestion is expected in the city centre and surrounding areas, particularly around the start and finish at Riverside Museum and Glasgow Green.

Parking restrictions have been in force since 4pm on Monday and will remain in place until 11.59pm on Wednesday.

Road closures will start at 2am on Wednesday, with roads reopening in a phased manner from 5pm - all roads will be fully reopened no later than 9pm

Here's which routes are going to affected:

There will be significant road closures in place along the route, including closures around junction 15 of the M8 from early morning until late at night. Heavy congestion is expected in the city centre and surrounding areas, particularly around the start and finish at Riverside Museum and Glasgow Green.

With Celtic also hosting their Champions League tie against AEK Athens in the evening, spectators, businesses, and local residents are being encouraged to plan ahead for the day of the event.