A few people have been asking why there’s patches of yellow surfacing on various Blantyre streets. Readers subscribing to our supporters group will know this already having posted about it a few weeks ago, but we’ll put the information on the free page here too. Essentially, this is to make drivers aware that there’s a […]
Tag: roads
Clarity on Major Roads Scheme
MSPs have once again called upon the chief executive of South Lanarkshire Council for an update on the £62.2 million Stewartfield Way upgrade proposals. The major roads scheme in East Kilbride intended to extend the East Kilbride Expressway, with a new flyover linking Stewartfield and avoiding the busy few roundabouts currently in this location at at Kingsgate. […]
Rest and Be Thankful
A mile-long tunnel is to be built to protect vehicles from landslips on one of Scotland’s most famous tourist roads. The A83 Rest and be Thankful in Argyll has regularly been closed by falling rocks and debris in recent years, leaving motorists facing long detours. Transport Scotland has now unveiled plans for an open-sided shelter […]
Roadworks are away!
The Scottish Water Roadworks and temporary 4 way traffic lights are finally away at Main Street, High Blantyre. The lights had been causing large tailbacks in all directions this week as a particularly difficult burst water main was repaired. However, the road is now open again. On another note, the roadworks are also away on […]
Virgin Media Works
Be aware that Virgin Media will be working on Auchinraith Road, Blantyre this week. Setting up tomorrow, Saturday 26th November the utilities company plan on laying 29m of duct. There may be temporary disruption for traffic and pedestrians in the vicinity. Work is only expected to take 1 working day. For a full picture of […]
Lights Stuck on Red
M74 Nighttime Road Closures
Drivers should avoid the M74 during nights next week, if possible as various closures will be in place on the #M74. Located at J6 Motherwell/Hamilton, from 28th Sept – 1st Oct, for major works to the carriageway. The Road will be closed both ways between 10pm and 6am. Traffic is expected to be heavy through […]
Surfacing Work Imminent
South Lanarkshire Council are about to commence surfacing the full carriageway of a further two Blantyre streets. Works commence on Monday 29th August 2022 at Selkirk Street and Jedburgh Street and is expected to take 5 working days. The parking bays are not included. Some localised disruption for residents is to be expected, which will […]







