Major reconstruction and surfacing works are occurring on Janefield Place in High Blantyre, starting April 7th, lasting about two weeks. South Lanarkshire Council’s contractors will implement a full road closure, allowing only local access for residents.
High Blantyre Road will be closed between Udston Road and High Blantyre Road on March 21-22, 2026, for upgrading Zebra crossings to meet accessibility standards. Diversion routes will be established, utilizing East Avenue, Hillhouse Road, Pollock Avenue, and High Blantyre Road in both directions.
SP Energy Networks is conducting emergency repairs on an LV cable on Stonefield Road, Blantyre, starting today, Thursday, March 19, and expected to last three working days. Vulnerable customers may be affected. For more information, contact Reporting@spenergynetworks.co.uk with reference SP200-1330459S (4025823).
Repairs on the Newhousemill Road Bridge have been completed ahead of schedule, allowing it to reopen this week. The parapet repairs were necessitated by a recent vehicle accident. Known as the ‘Wee Bridge,’ it often experiences collisions due to its narrow width and requires further upgrades.
On Friday, March 13th, there is an emergency road closure at Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, due to the removal of a dangerous sign. Drivers are advised to use A749 Glasgow Road as a diversion but may want to avoid the area. The closure is expected to last one day.
South Lanarkshire Council is conducting improvement works at Station Road, Blantyre, which started this week and will continue until next weekend. The project aims to install new drop kerbs to enhance off-road parking for residents, primarily focusing on the junction of Park Lane, set to be completed by Sunday.
Raith Interchange will be busy this weekend due to the full closure of the slip road onto the M74 Southbound at Junction 5, reopening at 6am on Monday. Drivers should plan for lengthy diversions, as the closure is necessary for essential roadworks to enhance safety for road users and workers.
South Lanarkshire Council is upgrading traffic signals, kerb alignment, drainage, and footways at Main Street in High Blantyre. Ongoing work at High Blantyre Cross, affecting Main Street, Hunthill Road, and Douglas Street, is expected to last an additional week, with temporary traffic lights causing longer than usual queues for drivers.