North Lanarkshire Council has announced the start of key enabling works at the A71 Horsley Brae, as part of the planned junction improvement project.

An old water main and overhead telecom cable on the western side of Horsley Brae will be replaced and relocated

After this work has been completed, a new sheet pile retaining wall will be constructed on the western side of the road. The wall will provide a permanent repair at the location of a landslip last year and remove the risk of further landslips and damage to the A71 in future. Amey Public Services will carry out the construction work, starting on 05 July 2021, for approximately 20 weeks.

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These enabling works are key elements of the overall A71 Horsley Brae Junction Improvement project which is being delivered by North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).

The junction improvement project involves:

• signalised traffic control at the junction of Horsley Brae and Brownlee Road;

• a signalised pedestrian crossing;

• improved footpath connections to regional walking routes (Clyde Walkway), garden centre and the surrounding area; and

• new street lighting.

When complete, the project will help to improve traffic flow and road safety at this strategic junction. The junction improvement work is anticipated to start on site in spring 2022.