Amey, representing Transport Scotland, will start significant bridge works on the M8 on September 8, causing driver disruptions. The £9 million project involves upgrades to rail and slip roads at Junction 26 (Hillington Interchange) across five phases, with the first phase running until October 1. Traffic will be redirected via Braehead.
A bit more about today’s busy traffic. Sadly, a man has died today after being hit by an HGV on the M8. The crash happened between Junction 5 Shotts and Junction 6 Newhouse on the busy Glasgow to Edinburgh main road at about 12:40 early today,Thursday 28th August. Emergency services attended promptly but the man […]
Drivers on the M8 should prepare for disruption due to average speed cameras and a temporary 40mph speed limit as a £10million bridge refurbishment project begins at Junction 26. The work, spanning from September 2025 to Spring 2026, will require traffic diversions to facilitate essential repairs and upgrades.
Blantyre will gain new regulated parking bays for disabled drivers, including spaces for blue badge holders at Melrose Place and Small Crescent. The plan extends to nearby towns, enhancing accessibility across South Lanarkshire. The initiative aims to facilitate parking access for disabled individuals near homes and services.
Improvement works are to be carried out on a road in East Kilbride from next week. The works on B783 East Mains Road, East Kilbride will see the carriageway resurfaced and lining improvement works taking place across 12 days. The work will start at 7am on Monday 18 August and is scheduled to be completed […]
Utility work in High Blantyre’s Muir Street and Nursery Place has been completed, and the carriageway is fully resurfaced. This busy route, especially during school run times, is now ready for increased traffic due to the new housing estate on the former Kirkton Care Home site following the roadworks completion.
Glasgow Road in Blantyre will be closed from Monday, August 4th to Friday, August 8th for resurfacing between John Street and Forrest Street. Diversions are available via Auchinraith Road, Main Street, and others. Access for residents on affected streets like Elm Court and Church Street will be maintained.
Improvement works will begin on A727 East Kilbride Road next week, with resurfacing scheduled for August 4-15. The road will be closed from Peel Road roundabout to East Renfrewshire boundary, with a marked diversion route in place. The aim is to minimize disruption during summer holidays and enhance road quality.