Tag: roads

Main Street Roadworks

Some minor disruption to drivers this weekend as the temporary 2 way traffic lights are still on at Main Street, High Blantyre.  Council workers are replacing the railings and street furniture at various crossing points, but work is expected to last into early next week.  Photo: Blantyre Telegraph

East Kilbride Roadworks

Motorists in East Kilbride are set for more headaches with a two week road closure at the town’s train station. Torrance Road will be shut between East Kilbride railway station and Kirktonholme Road from 8am on Monday, March 11 until 5pm on Friday, March 29. South Lanarkshire Council added: “Whilst this order remains in force […]

Ek Expressway Overnight Road Closures

Those travelling on EK Expressway Wednesday and Thursday nights should be aware of road closures as essential surfacing works take place. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential VRS upgrades on the A725 eastbound at Craighead from Wednesday 7th February until Thursday 7th March 2024, between the hours of 8pm and 6am each […]

A723 Road Closure

Hamilton, Blantyre, East Kilbride and Strathaven residents are being warned of a five-month road closure as essential work for a nearby housing development kicks off. A part of the A723 Strathaven Road will close from tomorrow Monday 30th October to allow developers to make progress on Hamilton’s Community Growth Area. The work will be done […]

EK Expressway Clear

Drivers going to work or coming home via the A725 East Kilbride Expressway today may have got there a little quicker than in recent days. The Roadworks near Whistleberry Road have been lifted , fully removing the closed inner lane! This necessary work had been causing misery for drivers both night and day, especially during […]

M74 Overnight Closures

Some significant disruption is likely on the M74 this month with scheduled 13 Overnight closures of M74 northbound carriageway between Junction 6 Hamilton/Motherwell & Junction 5 Raith, including 3 daytime closures of Hamilton Motorway Services off & on slip roads. Road users are advised that the M74 northbound carriageway between Junction 6 Hamilton & Motherwell […]

Break Down now Cleared

Well done to the AA, Police and First Bus for quickly clearing a broken down vehicle on Stonefield Road. The vehicle stopped and blocked the road at Stonefield Road, (near the junction of Glasgow Road) which combined with the nearby lights caused some tailbacks. However, this wasn’t deliberate. The man’s handbrake was unfortunately locked in […]