Active Travel Improvements on the A726 between West Mains Roundabout and Eaglesham Roundabout

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit, are undertaking active travel improvements on the A726 between West Mains Roundabout and Eaglesham Roundabout travelling over College Milton Rail from Monday 4th September 2023 for approximately 3 weeks. This work will take place between 9:30am and 3:30pm each day.

This scheme will benefit existing pedestrians and cyclists who currently use this section of the local cycle network each day by widening the existing shared footway to better align with Transport Scotland’s Cycling by Design guidance. The scheme will also encourage more users to walk, cycle and wheel for health, leisure and commuting purposes which aligns with the Scottish Government’s and Transport Scotland’s objectives to cut carbon emissions by providing higher quality active travel infrastructure.

The work will be carried out using daytime closures of the nearside lane in one direction at a time on the A726 northbound and southbound carriageways between the West Mains Roundabout and Eaglesham Roundabout between 9:30am and 3:30pm. There will be no need for a signed diversion, and we thank road users for their patience and cooperation while these essential improvements take place.

Pedestrian/cyclist access of the shared footway will be maintained throughout the works with pedestrians and cyclists, that require assistance, being escorted through the works where footway closures are required. An existing diversion route that pedestrians can use is the footbridge to the east of the site. The site will be signed showing all possible diversions for pedestrians using the footway. Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. Signage shall be erected on site advising of this.

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.