The council have now finished resurfacing part of Main Street with the road at High Blantyre now fully open again. The carriageway between Broompark Road and Nairn Street was resurfaced full width yesterday, something which was badly needing done, especially around the shops. The street is looking good again, with no potholes and new white […]
Category: Infrastructure
Main Street Road Closure
Main Street, High Blantyre is closed between junction of Broompark Road and Nairn Street, Priestfield from Saturday 1 October to Sunday 2 October for carriageway resurfacing. Diversion via Auchinraith Road, A724 Glasgow Road, Stonefield Road, Hunthill Road and Main Street. For the full picture of all Blantyre Roadworks, please subscribe to our Supporters Group.https://www.facebook.com/271133402907727/support/ Photo: Blantyre […]
M74 Nighttime Road Closures
Drivers should avoid the M74 during nights next week, if possible as various closures will be in place on the #M74. Located at J6 Motherwell/Hamilton, from 28th Sept – 1st Oct, for major works to the carriageway. The Road will be closed both ways between 10pm and 6am. Traffic is expected to be heavy through […]
Road Closure, Coatshill
BT Openreach have organised a necessary road closure for Coatshill, Blantyre for early September. Coatshill Avenue will be closed from 7th September 2022 for 2 working days between 9.30am and 3.30pm in order for BT’s duct laying work to continue. As such, diversion routes into Coatshill will be in force between those times.
Patient Services Online Again
The medical prescription portal “Patient Services” is back up and running again after being down for many days. The portal is used by many people to renew their prescriptions, as well as other services at local medical practices. https://www.patient-services.co.uk
Fees for Using Electric Charging Points
The days of being able to freely charge at free electric vehicle charging points are ending. South Lanarkshire Councillors have voted that certainly at council facilities there should be a fee for users. Rising energy costs have been cited as the reason for imposing the fee. Council officers recommended introducing a ‘Cost Only’ charge which […]
Surfacing Work Imminent
South Lanarkshire Council are about to commence surfacing the full carriageway of a further two Blantyre streets. Works commence on Monday 29th August 2022 at Selkirk Street and Jedburgh Street and is expected to take 5 working days. The parking bays are not included. Some localised disruption for residents is to be expected, which will […]
Waste Collection Strike
Industrial action is set to have an impact on waste services across South Lanarkshire meaning from tomorrow, you won’t get your bin collected this week and into next week. Although a revised pay offer is expected from Cosla, planned strike action for this week and next is expected to go ahead. Please be aware there […]







