As traffic improvement work continues at Raith Interchange, the scheme sees an important landmark, with the proposed tunnel underpass under the M74 now started. This will eventually link the EK Expressway A725 with the Bellshill Road, without having to stop at lights. Such heavy construction work requires vigilance from drivers, especially those observing as they […]
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Exclusive: Priory Bridge Traffic Disruption
Scottish Gas who are renewing pipes in the Priory Bridge estate, intend soon to place 3 way traffic lights at the first junction of the Blantyre Ferme Road and Dalcraig Cresent. This will start on Monday 6th of July 2015 and will last for about 3 weeks. There will also be restrictions on what way you […]
Exclusive: Raith Realignment continues
You may have noticed you were travelling on a new road today if you were going to work in Bellshill. The next part of the Raith Interchange roadworks has in the last 24 hours seen traffic travelling up to the M8 and Bellshill, coming from Uddingston and Blantyre, now diverted on to the new section […]
M74 re-opens after tanker fire
Earlier today, an oil tanker caught fire on the M74 motorway causing huge disruption and the closure of the major road in both directions near Lesmahagow The fire which occurred before midday was brought under control, enough for diversions to be created with vehicles being allowed to travel on the opposite direction, in the hard […]



