The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful reopened on October 28 after specialists neutralized a hazardous boulder. The Old Military Road facilitated equipment transport, and the area was closed for safety. BEAR Scotland praised the swift response to ensure road user safety before winter, allowing for quick reopening.
Blantyre Farm Road will be closed at Haughhead Bridge from Wednesday, October 29, for emergency repairs following a recent accident. The closure will last three weeks, reopening on November 19. Diversions will include routes along A724 Glasgow Road, Burnbank Road, and Main Street, among others.
Blantyre Farm Road is closed near the Haughhead Sandstone bridge over the River Clyde, restricting access from Uddingston. A police incident is underway, limiting entry to the Blantyre/Newton side for businesses like Clydeway Golf Range. Vehicles face lengthy diversions and must turn back. Further updates are pending.
New parking regulations in East Kilbride will commence on 1 December 2025. South Lanarkshire Council has revised the off-street consolidation order to ensure vehicles display a valid ticket during the one-hour free parking period in all seven Village area car parks.
SP Energy Networks is conducting roadworks on Glasgow Road, extending beyond the West End, to install a new 11kv cable. This work, occurring between Hamilton Road and 9 Annfield Gardens, is anticipated to continue until the first week in November.
Major resurfacing works will close the A749 Glasgow Road southbound in East Kilbride between Greenlees Road and Stewartfield Way roundabout from 07:00 on September 20 to 23:59 on September 21, 2025. Diversions are in place for First Bus services, and motorists should allow extra travel time.
NINE months of roadworks begin today on the M8 in Glasgow, including the installation of average speed cameras limiting speeds to 40mph. Affected bridges and slip roads near Hillington will be improved, causing delays of 6-8 minutes off-peak and 15-20 minutes during peak hours. Completion is anticipated by May 10, 2026.
Drivers in Argyll must take a 60-mile detour due to 11 landslides caused by heavy rain at Butterbridge and Glen Kinglas. Bear Scotland crews are cleaning up, but the A83 is unlikely to reopen until Tuesday due to more rain forecasted. Diversions are available via A819, A85, and A82.