As of 8am on January 24, 2025, poles and lines are down at the Bardykes Road and Broompark Road junction due to a fallen tree. Storm Eowyn has arrived, with the strongest winds expected between 10am and 5pm. Dog walkers are advised to avoid areas near trees for safety.
The Council are out this week repairing various poles and lampposts around Blantyre, so roadworks may seem a little busier than usual. Small pockets of minor roadworks are necessary at each of those locations, for this fast paced work. Some areas being worked on include Victoria Street, Harkins Avenue and Elm Street. Work should be […]
It’s the end of an era as work continues to rid Blantyre of overhead street lighting cables. New poles continue to be erected by utility contractors in the Crescents, Welsh Drive and now work also started on Victoria Street, one of the few remaining places with cables. New poles have already been put up [pictured […]