South Lanarkshire Council’s Road Department is addressing surface defects on Glenfruin Road, Blantyre, starting Thursday, August 6th. The work will take three days, with minimal disruption for drivers and vehicles. Local access for residents will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.
SGN will be working at Calder Street, Blantyre, starting August 5th, to disconnect the gas supply outside the former Volunteer group at number 75. The project is expected to take just over a week, concluding before schools resume on August 13th.
The M8 is closed westbound at Junction 27 in Paisley due to a one-car crash around 8.40pm on July 16, 2026. The vehicle fell from the bridge, affecting Renfrew Road. Two females were hospitalized. Emergency services are present, and motorists should seek alternative routes.
South Lanarkshire Council will conduct carriageway patching repairs on Glasgow Road, Blantyre, starting July 14, 2026, near the Victoria Care Home junction. The work is expected to last three days, with minor traffic disruptions due to temporary traffic lights anticipated for drivers during this period.
The Newhousemill Bridge in High Blantyre is now open, contrary to earlier indications suggesting it would remain closed throughout July. The repairs were completed faster than expected. Known locally as “The Wee Bridge,” it frequently experiences traffic accidents due to its narrowness, prompting discussions on how to enhance safety.
Broompark Road in Blantyre will be closed for three days starting Monday, July 13, 2026, due to Scottish Water’s work outside Carrigans and the entrance to High Blantyre Primary School. Drivers should expect disruptions, but adjacent businesses will remain open during the construction.
South View in Blantyre will experience a full road closure starting Monday, July 6th, due to SP Energy Networks installing new ducts. The work, requiring excavation and backfill, will take approximately 16 days. Local diversions will be implemented, though resident access will remain assured throughout the construction period.
Police in Cambuslang and Rutherglen are conducting speed checks due to community feedback, aiming to address the common issue of speeding related to road accidents. These initiatives focus on driver education and enforcing traffic laws to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians alike.