South Lanarkshire Council has started summer surfacing work to limit driver disruption. Beginning June 30, repairs will occur on Hunthill Road in Blantyre, lasting three days. Temporary traffic lights may cause minor delays during this period as they address carriageway patching.
Extensive roadworks are underway at the corner of Victoria Street and Nursery Place, High Blantyre, due to a reported loss of gas pressure. Scottish Gas Networks is conducting investigations with trial digs in the carriageway, which remains passable. The works are anticipated to last for three weeks.
The A725 eastbound East Kilbride Expressway near Main Street, High Blantyre will close for essential improvements from 8pm on June 23 to 6am on June 24. A diversion will guide traffic off the Expressway and enhance safety and road conditions. This work is separate from ongoing grass cutting in the area.
The A725 at Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride, reopened after a two-vehicle collision reported at 3:10 PM on June 3, 2026. A man was hospitalized for treatment, and police have contacted the female driver regarding potential road traffic offenses. We wish the injured man a swift recovery.
Scottish Energy Networks is laying a new 33kv cable on Hamilton Road, Blantyre. Temporary traffic lights were installed by SP Energy Networks on May 28, causing minor disruptions and queues, particularly during rush hour. The work is expected to be completed by June 9, possibly earlier.
SP Energy Networks is currently installing a new 33kv cable on Hamilton Road, High Blantyre, with work anticipated to last up to two weeks. Drivers should expect some disruptions due to the construction on this major route in and out of Blantyre.
Contractors will be working on Maxwell Crescent, Blantyre, starting Tuesday, May 19th. South Lanarkshire Council will conduct carriageway repairs, anticipated to last three working days, while ensuring resident access is maintained throughout the project.
Following a surge in collisions at Newhousemill Road Bridge, police are intensifying enforcement efforts. In 2025, there were 32 accidents, causing significant damage. Officers monitored the area in response to public complaints, advising drivers on vehicle size and safe driving practices to prevent further incidents.