At 12:40 a.m. on February 3, 2026, police responded to a report of an unsafe building on Quarry Street, Hamilton. Several properties were evacuated as a precaution, and the road has been closed. The public is advised to avoid the area.
The slip road from Auchinraith Roundabout to the EK Expressway will close overnight for bridge repairs from February 5th to 13th, 8pm to 6am. Transport Scotland will carry out the work off-peak, with diversions already established and advance signage available for motorists.
Transport Scotland will conduct night-time bridge joint repairs at the High Blantyre slip road on the A725 Ek Expressway from January 26th to February 3rd. Off-peak works will not affect daytime traffic, but diversions will be necessary for drivers during the repair period.
Improvement works on Newhousemill Road in Hamilton begin January 19 and will conclude January 23. The project involves two phases of road closures for resurfacing. Diversions will be implemented, and local access may be delayed. Traffic Marshals will assist. Residents are advised to allow extra travel time during this period.
Scottish Water is currently repairing a burst water main on Glasgow Road, Blantyre, outside number 295. This work will continue until Monday, January 19th. Residents may experience discolored water during and shortly after the repairs, but it will clear up if taps are left running for a while.
SP Energy Networks is conducting roadworks at Stonefield Crescent, High Blantyre, from January 13 to January 23. The project involves excavation and backfill for a new service near numbers 8 to 16. Drivers should anticipate short queues due to temporary traffic lights during this period.
South Lanarkshire Council has announced an immediate temporary road closure on Livingstone Crescent, Blantyre, for emergency works by SGN. The closure extends until January 27th, though it may finish sooner, affecting the section between Farm Road and House number 13. Alternative routes are available on Livingstone Crescent and Farm Road.
Scottish Water is conducting repairs at Coatshill Avenue, Blantyre, due to a burst pipe causing icy conditions on the road. Some sections may experience closures at various times throughout the day. The repair works are expected to last up to five working days.