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A72 at Symington to close for road repairs
Essential surface repair works will mean a three-day closure of the A72 Biggar Road in Symington next week.
Last few days to name a gritter
Primary pupils across South Lanarkshire have just a few days more to dream up magnifICEnt names for the council’s gritters.
Name a gritter before all is frost
Children across South Lanarkshire once more have a chance to come up with a name for one of the council’s gritters.
Overnight works scheduled for Hamilton roundabout
Road works on the A723 Hamilton Roundabout will require lane closures over three consecutive nights next week.
Keeping your mind on the road saves lives
The latest national road safety campaign has been launched – and the council’s Road Safety Calendar winner is on the same track.
Emily is a champion of road safety
The winner of the council’s Road Safety Calendar Competition has been announced.
Work set to start on Lanark High Street project
Work is due to start on Monday (13 January) on a £350,000 streetscape project in the heart of Lanark town centre.
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.
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.
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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