ALL those heading for Scotland's National Garden Show at Strathclyde Park this weekend should follow two golden rules:
DO follow the traffic signs which guide the ways in.
DON'T set out to arrive early. Particularly on opening day!
Last year here was severe traffic congestion on the show's first day. This year, new traffic mangement systems will be in operation.
To avoid frustrating traffic delays, follow the signs, advises Superintendent Alistair Anderson, the senior police officer in charge of traffic arrangements.
''The event starts at 11am tomorrow and I would urge people to plan their arrival for this time so as not to coincide with normal peak period traffic,'' said Superintendent Anderson.
There are 10,000 parking places within the park, accommodation for another 6,000 vehicles outside.
nFROM THE SOUTH
M74 northbound exit at Junction 6 follow the signs to free Park and Ride facility at Hamilton Race Course (Bothwell Road).
nFROM THE NORTH (VIA GLASGOW) AND THE WEST
M8 to M73 take M74 (south) and exit at
Junction 5, 6 or 7 as directed by variable message signs on approach to junctions.
nFROM THE EAST
M8/A8 take the A725 for Strathclyde Park and
follow information signs, keep into inside lane.
nFROM EAST KILBRIDE/BOTHWELL
A725 East Kilbride Expressway, follow signs for free Park and Ride at Hamilton Race Course on Bothwell Road, Hamilton.
nCOACH PARTIES
Exit M74 at Junction 6 and enter Strathclyde Park via the A723 Hamilton Road/Airbles Road entrance, keeping to left hand lane within park to drop-off point at the Watersports Building.
nPASS HOLDERS/ DISABLED ORANGE BADGE HOLDERS
Pass holders and visitors who are displaying a current disabled sticker (orange badge) should exit M74 at Junction 6 and enter Strathclyde Park via the A723 Hamilton Road/Airbles Road entrance, keeping to the left on entering the park.
nRAIL/RIDE
For those travelling by train, a free shuttle bus service will operate from Hamilton Central and Airbles Railway Stations.
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