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Call for new speed limit at blackspot

TWO crashes on Strathaven Road in the space of a week have increased pressure on authorities to lower the speed limit at the accident blackspot. Read

Drivers are warned to expect delays as major roadworks take place in district

A ROAD closure on part of the A726 Strathaven Road will be in force this weekend to allow essential resurfacing works to be carried out. Read

Another car crashes at road accident blackspot

THE dangers of Strathaven Road were once again highlighted last week following another car crash. Read

Drama in the town centre after lorry overturns during loading

THERE were dramatic scenes in East Kilbride town centre last week when a huge lorry overturned and landed on another vehicle. Read

Drivers facing delays as road closed for work

MOTORISTS planning to travel to Chapelton or Strathaven on the A726 road are warned it will be closed this weekend to allow resurfacing work to be carried out. Read

Burst water main causes lane closure

A COUNCIL vehicle got stuck on a grass verge when a burst water main caused traffic problems in St Leonards. Read

Road works ahead

DRIVERS using the southbound on-slip at Glasgow Road, Blantyre on the A725 are advised of roadworks taking place this Saturday, May 30. Read

Crash driver in safety call

A STRATHAVEN woman has called for safety improvements at an accident blackspot where she wrote off her car. Read

More chaos at narrow bridge

IT SEEMS hapless lorry drivers will never get to grips with the little bridge at Newhousemill Road. Read

Green light is given for road safety

FOLLOWING a number of complaints South Lanarkshire Council has announced it will create a pedestrian island on Calderwood Road. Read

Wider road could solve Village traffic problems

A BUSY residential street in the Village could soon be made wider in an effort to solve traffic congestion. Read

EK town centre roadworks will cause disruption

THE Town Centre roundabout upgrade has been completed ahead of schedule but drivers are being warned to expect disruptions. Read

EK and Strathaven roads to close for resurfacing

A NUMBER of road closures will be in force over the next few weeks in the East Kilbride area to allow resurfacing works to be carried out. Read

Latest news

Disqualified driver leads police on a high-speed chase

A DISQUALIFIED driver who smashed into a police car after being clocked speeding at 60mph has narrowly avoided being jailed. Read

Major road to re-open on Monday following re-surfacing

COMMUTERS using the Eastwoodmains Road will be pleased to learn it will re-open fully from early on Monday. Read

Curb speed plea after serious road accident

PRESSURE is growing on South Lanarkshire Council to reduce the speed limit on a notorious East Kilbride road. Read

Van driver was twice drink limit

A VAN driver who was caught behind the wheel at almost twice the drink-drive limit will be sentenced next month. Read

Man who moved north to start new life killed in crash

AN East Kilbride man was killed in a motorbike accident just weeks after leaving the town to start a new life in Aberdeen. Read

Road to ruin as drivers express anger at state of our network

POTHOLES and cracks are becoming an increasingly common sight on roads throughout the East Kilbride area leaving many motorists fuming. Read

Drivers warned to expect long for roadworks

MAJOR roadworks affecting many local commuters will start on busy Eastwoodmains Road, Giffnock, between Eastwood Toll and Percy Drive this week Read

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