'Chaos': Glasgow Residents fume after Lana Del Rey gig
Some claimed that traffic clogged their streets until after midnight following the pop superstar's show.
The Summertime Sadness singer wowed fans, some of whom camped out for over 24 hours to get the best view, at the Southside stadium.
Some residents did receive a letter from the Hampden team forewarning them of road closures, however, some claim to have not received any notice.
'Chaos': Glasgow Residents fume after Lana Del Rey gig (Image: Roberto Ricciuti)
READ MORE: I saw Lana Del Rey at Glasgow's Hampden Park - my verdict
One local fumed: "These streets were all road blocked off for people coming from Mount Florida station.
"I don't think anyone could get in or out of this area.
"People had left for work in the morning and returned to the blocks. Unable to access their street.
"Meaning people were having to park in the already over-parked streets in the area."
READ MORE: Glasgow road closures for Hampden Park gigs this month
One person had been a resident in the area for five years and said they'd "never had any issues" before dubbing the fallout a "shambles."
Another vented: "Last night at the Hampden event, cars on Kinmount Ave were parked on kerbs, across driveways, on corners on double yellow lines.
"No parking wardens patrolling. Do laws and rules only apply when it suits?
"Then absolute traffic chaos after the event."
Many roads were closed in an attempt to manage the large crowds travelling to and from Mount Florida train station.
READ MORE: 23 fan photos outside Hampden Park ahead of Lana Del Rey gig
We reported on the closures earlier this week, which were put in place by Glasgow City Council; however, the frustrated locals say the disruption was "the worst ever."
One said: "I have lived in the area since I was a wee girl, bought a house in the area too, I remember when parking was only allowed on one side of the street during games.
"This however has been the worst event organised I have ever known.
"Perhaps shutting all the streets, tinkering with lights or making it a Thursday night when folk work has made it a disaster."
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