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29/06/2018

Road Improvement Works In East Kilbride And Rutherglen Announced

Road improvement works are to get underway in East Kilbride and Rutherglen next week, 02 July.

The works will commence on the A749 Kingsway between Mavor roundabout and Whirlies.

The scheme is expected to be be completed on A730 Mill Street, Rutherglen, on 17 August.

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Additional roads undergoing work include Westwoodhill, East Main Street, A749 Glasgow Road and Murray Road.

Improvements are taking place during the summer months to reduce the impact of road closures and associated diversions.

The works are part of South Lanarkshire Council's £126 million Roads Investment Programme.

(CM/LM)

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