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Holly Lennon

Gridlock as Glasgow drivers 'stuck for hours' at Darnley retail park as busy road closed

Drivers have been stuck in their cars for over an hour due to roadworks at a busy Glasgow retail park.

They have described scenes of 'absolute chaos' outside Darnley retail park due to the closure of A726 Nitshill Road between Leggatston Drive and Darnley mains road.

The road has been left in 'absolute gridlock' with no cars able to move.

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One person stuck in the traffic jam told Glasgow Live that people have been stuck in Sainsbury's car park since 10am with others taking to social media to urge Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council to intervene.

She said: "I was in there for an hour and 20 minutes. Think I was lucky as coming from the upper layer. There's no sign of any police!

"Sainsbury’s staff are doing their best but are basically useless. They've finally stopped people coming in but tempers are flaring big time and lots of mums are in tears."

One driver said: "Someone needs to sort out traffic management at closed off junction at Sainsbury's in Darnley. What an absolute joke total gridlock on and off A726 where is the traffic management, getting very dangerous."

Cars are queuing in the car park (Contributed)

Another said: "Absolute chaos at Darnley Sainsburys/McDonalds/costa etc due to the closure of A726 Nitshill Road. Absolute Gridlock no cars moving."

Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council have been contacted for comment.

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