Motorists face further misery from next week when a 10-week programme of road works kicks off on the Cathkin relief road.
South Lanarkshire Council say the £270,000 package of work will “improve and enhance commuter and cyclist infrastructure” on the relief road, Willow Boulevard .
The project - Cathkin Relief Road Complementary Works and Bus Infrastructure Improvements – is being undertaken by the council as part of the wider £21m programme, funded by City Deal and SPT.
Starting on Monday, the work is expected to take up to 10 weeks on a phased basis throughout Rutherglen town centre.
It includes new and improved cycle lane signing and lining, the renewal of 15 bus shelters and the resurfacing of Larchfield Drive.
Temporary bus stops will be in place as work progresses, and residents will be kept updated.
Councillor John Anderson, chair of community and enterprise resources, said: “The £21m Cathkin relief road was the first of a number of high-profile benefits to South Lanarkshire as part of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal.
“It has been designed to alleviate congestion and relieve pressure on Rutherglen town centre, to reduce pollution, improve capacity on the network, and help to grow the local economy.
“An integral part of the project has always been to enhance and improve all transport options and I am delighted that we are moving forward, as promised, with these crucial enhancements to the public transport and cycle network.”
In October last year, the Reformer reported that residents who live along the Cathkin relief road hope to receive compensation payouts of up to £10,000 that could cost South Lanarkshire Council £1million.
Almost 100 householders believed their homes have decreased in value because of the noise and pollution caused by the road, and they have submitted compensation claims to the local authority.
The Reformer understands South Lanarkshire Council is disputing the number of houses listed as being negatively impacted.
