Focused in and around the town centre, on the A749 Stonelaw Road, Main Street, and Farmeloan Road, work will take place over three phases to minimise disruption: 

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October:

• Resurfacing junction of Main Street at Stonelaw Road
• Closure of Stonelaw Road in all directions 
• Three-way temporary lights, and contraflow on Main Street and Farmeloan Road 

Monday 14 to Friday 18 October: Carriageway repairs and lining works on Main Street, from Stonelaw Road to Mill Street:

• Various rolling lane closures in both directions but road open to traffic 
• Work will also include complete refurbishment of road markings, pedestrian guardrail repairs and drainage improvements.

Sunday 20 October:

• Resurfacing junction of Main Street at Farmeloan Road
• Closure of Farmeloan Road in all directions
• Three-way temporary lights, and contraflow on Main Street and Stonelaw Road
• Signed diversion routes will be in place throughout each phase of work.

Colin Park, head of roads, transportation, and fleet services, explained: “Unfortunately, in the areas where work is scheduled for phase one and phase three, the road is not sufficiently wide to enable us to maintain vehicle access and keep our workforce safe. That’s why closures will be required at these times.

“However, we will ensure that access to properties and businesses within the road closure is maintained, albeit delays should be expected. We fully appreciate the inconvenience and frustration road closures can cause, and we thank motorists, residents, and businesses in advance for their patience and cooperation. 

“These works represent a significant investment in road maintenance and safety in Rutherglen town centre and I hope that all who use it will agree that the temporary inconvenience will deliver long-term benefits for the community.

“As ever motorists in the area should plan ahead and build in additional journey time when they can.”