Roads news
Improvements planned for key East Kilbride road
Work on a number of improvements along Stewartfield Way in East Kilbride is expected to be completed by October 2028.
Charging for electric vehicles gets a boost
Funding has been secured to support the acceleration of new electric vehicle charge points.
One day resurfacing for Hamilton street
Improvements are to be made to a road in Hamilton next week.
New month puts team on winter alert
Council Roads teams are officially on stand-by for the winter season.
Winter Awareness Week - the facts and figures
Today marks the end of Winter Awareness Week 2024 - our annual spotlight on how we plan for the season ahead.
Winter Awareness Week - flooding
As well as the risks posed by snow, ice and low temperatures, winter in Scotland can present another big challenge - flooding.
Winter Awareness Week - planning ahead
We are halfway through our annual Winter Awareness Week - and today's spotlight is on journey planning.
Winter Awareness Week - winter driving
As motorists know, driving demands constant care and attention … but in winter added planning and skills are needed.
Winter Awareness Week 2024 - be prepared
Today marks the start of Winter Awareness Week – our annual spotlight on issues to be aware of as the new season approaches.
Improvements on way for A72
Essential repairs are to be made to the A72 Lanark Road at Crossford.
New zebra crossings for Burnbank Road
Work to install two new zebra crossings in Hamilton is to take place from next week.
Rutherglen roads in line for £175k improvement works
Significant road improvement works are planned for Rutherglen this month – representing a £175,000 investment in the network.
Work to start on new railway park and ride
Construction work on a new park and ride and bus interchange is to begin at Hairmyres railway station.
Road closure in Carluke to resurface A73
The A73 Lanark Road, Carluke, between Goremire Road and The Taal restaurant, will be closed for resurfacing next week.
Essential repairs for rural road start next week
Improvements are to be made to a section of road around the village of Glespin.
Roads improvements for Community Growth Area
A number of junctions in Hamilton are to be upgraded as part of the Hamilton Community Growth Area (CGA).
City Deal roads investment improves M74 access
A £2.3m improvement project on the A72 Lanark Road at the Larkhall junction of the M74 is now complete.
Road Safety success recognised
A top transport award has been won by the roads Service at South Lanarkshire Council.
Hairmyres Park and Ride plans
Plans for a Park and Ride facility at Hairmyres Station in East Kilbride have taken another step forward.
Quarry Street pilot scheme improvements
New road markings have been introduced as part of the pilot scheme to permit short-stay car parking on Quarry Street.
Roads resurfacing works for Larkhall town centre
The council is investing £100,000 in a package of roads improvement work in Larkhall this month.
Work continues to improve key part of transport network
Improvement works are continuing to be made over the coming weeks as the A72/M74 junction 7 (Larkhall) nears completion.
Locals to benefit as new bridge opens
A new bridge spanning 90 metres over the River Clyde has been officially opened.
New bridge set to open
A new £9.4 million bridge spanning 90 metres over the River Clyde is expected to open next week.
Road improvements taking place in three phases
Essential repairs to a number of roads around the Pettinain/Hyndford Bridge area are to take place this month.
£150,000 roads boost for High Blantyre
More than £150,000 of major resurfacing works will be carried out on the B7012 Main Street in High Blantyre this month.
Junction improvements continue from Monday
Improvements to a major junction of the M74 will continue next week.
Quarry Street to open up to vehicles
A pedestrianised section of Hamilton Town centre is to open to vehicles on a trial basis.
Repairs needed to road in Lanark
Essential repairs are to take place on a road in Lanark from next week.
Improvements on way at motorway junction
Work is expected to start in the New Year to improve capacity at an on and off slip of the M74.
Repairs for bridge begin on Thursday
Urgent repair work is to take place from this Thursday (9 November) on a bridge in Hamilton.
There's going to be fireworks ... in Strathclyde Park
A public fireworks display will be held at Strathclyde Country Park on Sunday 5 November.
Improvement works on way for Elvanfoot area
Essential resurfacing works are to take place around the village of Elvanfoot.
Higher penalties for drivers who break rules
Drivers who break parking rules are to face higher penalties in an effort to keep roads and town centres operating safely.
Improvements to be made to rural road
Essential resurfacing works are to take place at the boundary of South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire.
More park and ride spaces to encourage sustainable travel
The expansion of the park and ride facility at Lanark Train Station is now complete.
Road closures to take place in Larkhall
A number of road closures are to take place in Larkhall this weekend.
Bridge to close for repairs from Monday
Urgent repairs are needed to a bridge in Clydesdale.
Larkhall road improvements will help ease congestion
A number of improvements are to be made at the A72 Lanark Road and Junction 7 of the M74.
Emergency road closure in place
An emergency road closure has been put in place on the outskirts of East Kilbride.
Improvements to be made to road in Carluke
Essential repairs are to take place on a road in Carluke next month.
Avon Bridge work completed ahead of schedule
Repair work at the Avon Bridge in Hamilton has been completed.
Tell us your thoughts on car free zones
Residents and the local school community are being asked for their views on car free zones outside two primary schools.
Repairs at Garrion Bridge completed ahead of schedule
Work to repair damage at Garrion Bridge has been completed much quicker than planned.
Improvements on way for road in Stonehouse
Major improvement works are to take place on a road in Stonehouse.
Hamilton pupil wins annual Road Safety Calendar Competition
A Hamilton primary school pupil has scooped the top prize in the council’s annual Road Safety Calendar Competition.
Heavy rainfall causes damage to bridge in Clydesdale
An emergency road closure has had to be put in place in Clydesdale because of heavy rainfall and resulting bridge damage.
Track gritting lorries like Gritter Thunberg live
Gritters have been out in force across South Lanarkshire during the recent cold snap.
Mousemill Road reopens following improvement works
A road in Clydesdale has now reopened following challenging improvement works to an adjacent wall.
Slow your speed around schools
A Junior Road Safety Officer (JRSO) Team have been monitoring the speed of vehicles travelling past their school.
Tariffs for charging points come into force next week
The starting tariffs to be introduced at public electric vehicle charging points across South Lanarkshire have been agreed.
Improvement works on way for section of A73
Essential resurfacing works are to take place on a road in Clydesdale.
Improvements underway for Active Travel routes
Work has started to improve Active Travel facilities in East Kilbride Town Centre.
Roads improvements for Forth
The village of Forth is set to benefit from a further £116,000 in road and footway improvements.
Main roadworks phase of project now complete
The major infrastructure phase of the Greenhills Road/Strathaven Road City Deal Project has now been completed.
Improvements on way for road in EK
Essential resurfacing is to take place on a road in East Kilbride later this month.
Investment to improve road surface
Significant investment of £235,000 is to be spent improving a road in Clydesdale.
Improvements to be made to road surface
Essential resurfacing works are to take place on a key stretch of road in Clydesdale.
Music festival to take over Chatelherault
It will be a great day for music fans at Chatelherault this Saturday.
New payment system for Duke Street Car Park
Drivers using Duke Street Multi-Storey Car Park, Hamilton will see a return to a ‘pay on foot’ system from Tuesday (3 May).
Rural roads clean-up rakes in eight tonnes of litter
More than 1700 bin bags - or eight tonnes - of litter were collected during the recent clear-up programme on rural roads.
Pupils switch on to social to ask you to switch off your engine
Eco-minded school pupils created a viral video to remind drivers that idling engines waste fuel, cost money and cause pollution.
Clydesdale to be next focus for roads litter clean
Litter clearing teams will be working on and around roads in Clydesdale over the next fortnight.
Residents vote to keep parking zones
Residents across South Lanarkshire have made it clear they want to keep zones that protect their right to park near their homes.
Litter clean continues on local roads
Rural roads across South Lanarkshire will continue to be the focus of a litter purge throughout March.
New route sought for bridge project
A new way to deliver a key replacement road bridge in Clydesdale is being sought by South Lanarkshire Council.
Roadworks planned at key Hamilton roundabout
Major resurfacing works are to take place at the Almada Street/Bothwell Road roundabout in Hamilton.
Problems “bridged” to progress key project
A major project to replace a Clydesdale bridge has taken a massive step forward.
Road clean-up collects hundreds of bags of litter
More than 250 bin bags of litter were collected during a week-long clear-up on rural roads around Hamilton.
Pupil wins national design competition
A pupil at a South Lanarkshire school is celebrating their win in a UK wide design competition for the charity Living Streets.
Views sought on community space for Larkhall
Two online surveys have been launched based on plans to create a new community space in Larkhall town centre.
Rural roads will be target of January litter clean
A programme of litter picking on rural roads around South Lanarkshire will begin next week.
New park and ride taking shape in Cambuslang
Work is progressing well on a new park and ride facility to encourage sustainable travel in Cambuslang.
Roads clean-up collects nine tonnes of dumped waste
More than six tonnes of rubble and three tonnes of litter were collected during a week-long clear-up on roads around Hamilton.
Major works for Garrion Bridge
Major resurfacing works are to take place on the A71/72 Garrion Bridge Interchange.
Have your say on walking and bike travel
South Lanarkshire Council is gathering the views of people who live, work and travel in Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
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