Contractors PJ Carely are to install new surface water drainage infrastructure from Asda to the existing outfall on John Street. As part of the new water connections for the development at Logan Street, the works are necessary and will cause some disruption on Logan Street, Church Street, Glasgow Road and John Street. Works commence on […]
Category: Infrastructure
Energy Tariffs Increasing
For almost all of us, electricity and gas tariffs are going up massively from midnight tonight. As April arrives, some bills are going up as much as 54% with the average household expected to see a monthly increase of around +£60. Suppliers websites have crashed today as consumers rush to phone in their meter readings […]
Energy Saving Advice
Something to keep in mind for today, Thursday 31st March 2022 which may help you save a little money. For many people, today is ‘National Meter reading day’ and with good reason. If you don’t have a smart meter, households are strongly advised to phone in or record your meter readings today, 31st March. Why […]
Power Cuts
There is a power cut affecting certain parts of Blantyre. Scottish Power Energy Networks first became aware of it at 10.49pm this evening, Sunday 20th March 2022. It may be intermittent causing lights to flicker or in some cases complete loss of power. Engineers are aware and the resolution is expected before 1am. Postcodes affected […]
A725 Night closures
A series of nighttime road closures are planned this week for Glasgow Road sliproad with the A725 EK Expressway at the Auchinraith Roundabout, Blantyre. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit, are undertaking essential maintenance on the A725 at Glasgow Road Eastbound from Monday 21st March until Saturday 26th March […]
Virgin Media Work at Coatshill
Virgin Media are working on the footways at Zambesi Drive, Coatshill. Setting up today, Thursday 17th February 2022, the work is expected to last 2 working days. Stay fully up to date with all roadworks in and around Blantyre by subscribing to our Supporters Group. https://www.facebook.com/271133402907727/support/
Newhousemill Road Bridge Closure
If you’re travelling on the backroads at High Blantyre tomorrow, you should be aware there’s a full road closure at Newhousemill Road. Part of the backroad to East Kilbride will be closed at Newhousemill Road from Calderside Road to East Kilbride. This means the Newhousemill Road Bridge (the wee bridge) will be closed too. The […]







