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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.
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.
Road safety brings young ambassadors all together
All Together for Road Safety was the theme at this year’s Junior Road Safety Officer Open Day.
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.
Hamilton town centre road to be resurfaced
Improvement work is to be carried out to a road in the centre of Hamilton this month.
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.
Roads resurfacing works for Larkhall town centre
The council is investing £100,000 in a package of roads improvement work in Larkhall 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.
Ruby is the calendar champion for 2024
It was a natural choice this year for the winner of the council’s Road Safety Calendar Competition.
Concern over roads funding crisis
The condition of roads and related infrastructure in South Lanarkshire faces worrying levels of decline due to funding pressure.
A South Lanarkshire winter – the facts of the matter
Much is talked about regarding our roads in wintertime, but there are a few facts that may not be realised.
Flooding risks rise in winter
For the fourth day of our annual Winter Awareness Week, we are looking at another significant challenge - flooding.
Planning ahead makes driving easier and safer
Journey planning can make all the difference for you as a driver in wintry conditions.
Brush up on your winter-driving tips
Driving always requires constant care and attention but during winter specific skills should also be used.
Get ready for winter on the roads
With the unpredictable nature of our weather, it’s wise to prepare early for driving on winter roads.
Community growth work will see closure on Strathaven Road
A section of A723 Strathaven Road is to close to allow developers to make further progress on Hamilton's Community Growth Area.
Keeping children safe on two wheels is a primary objective
Training to help children to be safe on two wheels is continuing throughout South Lanarkshire.
Roberton residents advised of roadworks
Essential repairs are to be carried out on a road near the village of Roberton.
Second engagement event for EK transport interchange
East Kilbride residents are again being asked for their thoughts on a new transport interchange for the town.
Advice for road users ahead of closures
Essential repairs are to be carried out on two roads in Ravenstruther, Clydesdale.
Work begins soon to improve the surface of Hamilton’s Douglas Street
Work will be carried out to upgrade the surface of a Hamilton street early next month.
Improvement work set to begin on Hamilton’s Low Patrick Street
Major improvements are to be made to the road surface of Low Patrick Street, Hamilton, starting this 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.
Bridge repairs mean road is now reopened
Repairs to a bridge damaged by extensive flooding have now been completed.
Garrion Bridge repairs to get underway next week
Repair works are to take place at two sections of the Garrion Bridge.
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.
Number of roads in area affected by flooding
Various roads across South Lanarkshire are closed or affected by flooding.
Mousemill Road reopens following improvement works
A road in Clydesdale has now reopened following challenging improvement works to an adjacent wall.
Improvements to be made to road in Clydesdale
Essential resurfacing works are to take place on a road in Clydesdale.
Slow your speed around schools
A Junior Road Safety Officer (JRSO) Team have been monitoring the speed of vehicles travelling past their school.
Go-ahead for road bridge
A key Clydesdale bridge is to be rebuilt after South Lanarkshire Council overcame a series of issues related to the project.
Safety approach scoops transport award
The council’s approach to road safety, traffic management and enforcement has been recognised with a top transport award.
Road improvements will see Bothwell’s Hamilton Road close
Work to improve the surface of the B7071 (Hamilton Road, Bothwell) will see the road close during the day this Sunday.
Section of A726 to undergo improvements
Major improvement works are to take place on a section of the A726 Strathaven Road in East Kilbride.
Roads improvements for Forth
The village of Forth is set to benefit from a further £116,000 in road and footway improvements.
Improvements to be made to section of A70
Nearly £300,000 is to be spent improving a road in Clydesdale later this month.
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.
Section of Strathaven Road to close for essential works
Major works are to take place on Strathaven Road in Hamilton over the next few months.
Future transport plans for Clydesdale
A wide-ranging review of transport in the Clydesdale area has now been completed.
Overnight closures to help minimise disruption
Major improvement works will be carried out over several nights at a key Hamilton roundabout.
Schools walk and wheel their way to success
Two South Lanarkshire schools have won their categories in a national ‘Big Walk and Wheel Challenge’.
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).
Have your say on footway improvements
Local people are being asked to decide how to spend more than £2.5m on improving footways across South Lanarkshire.
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.
Tenders to be invited for replacing Clyde Bridge
New tenders are to be invited to deliver a replacement bridge in Clydesdale.
Places For Everyone – opinions from you
It is time to have your say on the next stage of development of cycling and walking routes in the centre of East Kilbride.
Work to begin on pedestrian and cycle improvements
Options for active travel are set for a boost in a Clydesdale village, but there will be some road works required first.
Litter clean continues on local roads
Rural roads across South Lanarkshire will continue to be the focus of a litter purge throughout March.
Most vulnerable prioritised in road safety programme
Plans to make help make local roads safer through education, engineering, enforcement and encouragement have been welcomed.
Welcome for fall in road casualty figures
Provisional figures for road casualties in South Lanarkshire last year show a significant fall in the overall total.
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.
Winning design for annual calendar competition unveiled
The winner of South Lanarkshire Council’s annual Road Safety Calendar Competition has been announced.
Rural roads will be target of January litter clean
A programme of litter picking on rural roads around South Lanarkshire will begin next week.
Tell us your views on safe spaces
Residents in East Kilbride are being asked for their views on safe spaces that were provided for walking and cycling.
Do you think 20’s plenty?
We want to hear your thoughts on reduced speed limits that were brought in during the pandemic.
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.
Investing in Active Travel in EK
Work is underway to construct new cycle lanes linking East Kilbride Station and the town centre.
Road closure will allow essential works to take place
A section of the road between Uddingston and Blantyre is set to close for essential works from Monday 10 August.
Major works for Garrion Bridge
Major resurfacing works are to take place on the A71/72 Garrion Bridge Interchange.
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