Busy East Kilbride road to close for more than a week
South Lanarkshire Council has confirmed that Auldhouse Road, East Kilbride, will be closed to all traffic from June 30 to July 9.
This closure will affect the section between the junctions with Tyne Avenue and Shields Road.
The council has said the work is necessary to allow carriageway resurfacing to take place.
An alternative route will be in place via Auldhouse Road, Cleughearn Road, Millwell Road, the A726, Greenhills Road, and back onto Auldhouse Road.
READ MORE: New speed camera to become operational on busy road next week
The closure order specifies that no vehicles will be permitted to park, drive or be driven on the affected section of road during the closure period.
However, vehicles being used in connection with the resurfacing work, as well as emergency service vehicles, will be exempt from the restrictions.
South Lanarkshire Council has stated that all restrictions will be clearly signposted on site.
Residents and motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys during the closure period.
The full closure order can be viewed on the South Lanarkshire Council website.
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