Delays expected during August road closures in Lanarkshire town

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A number of road closures are expected to cause delays in a Lanarkshire town this month. Major improvements works will be carried out along Leechlee Road in Hamilton during August, but South Lanarkshire Council aims to cause as little disruption as possible.

The work will be carried out over two phases.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Phase one will see lane closures at Brandon Street to Chapel Street from August 14 to August 16, from 8am to 8pm each day.Access will be maintained to Cadzow Street, Strathmore Road, Lamb Street and Chapel Street.

There is likely to be delays for traffic using Leechlee Road and the surrounding road network.During phase two, closures at Chapel Street to Cadzow Street will be in place from August 17 to August 19 from 7pm to 6am each night.Leechlee Road will be closed during these times with local access only via Campbell Street onto Cadzow Street, which is not suitable for buses or HGVs.Access will only be for police, emergency vehicles and residents from Strathmore Road, Quarry Street, Campbell Street, Cadzow Street and the old town.There will be diversions for buses and HGVs via Brandon Street, Union Street, Almada Street, Muir Street and Lower Auchingramont Road and if required, Palace Grounds Road.Local access for businesses and residents within the closure area