Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out “active travel improvements” on the A726 between Righead Roundabout and Eaglesham Road Roundabout.
These works will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, for approximately 3 months under continuous single lane closures.
The improvements include footway resurfacing, cycleway construction, and installation of a new signal-controlled Toucan crossing.
Around 70 trees will also be removed from the A726 verge in this area to make way for the construction of the cycleway.
However, as an offset measure, around 210 new trees will be planted along the trunk road corridor within East Kilbride.
A new wildflower corridor will be introduced to promote biodiversity in the area.
Amey explained these three-month-long changes to the road form part of a wider plan to enhance active travel infrastructure within East Kilbride.
It said: “This project is a continuation of works that began in 2024 and forms part of a wider phased plan to provide high-quality active travel infrastructure along the core trunk road routes within East Kilbride as identified within South Lanarkshire Council’s East Kilbride Active Travel Plan.”
These enhancements, the firm further stated, will also contribute to the Scottish Government‘s and Transport Scotland‘s goal to reduce carbon emissions by increasing walking, cycling, and wheeling opportunities.
The project will see the creation of a 1.3km segregated cycleway and upgraded bus stop infrastructure.
The revamp will mark the second phase of the active travel corridor along the A726 route.
The works, it was explained, are subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled or rescheduled if conditions are not suitable.
Emergency service vehicles will be granted access throughout the improvement works.
To guide people through these extensive roadworks, Amey is offering a free Road Work Alerts service, which can be found on their website – swtrunkroads.scot.
As a handy guide to commuters, real-time journey information can also be found on traffic.gov.scot or via Twitter: @TrafficScotland.
Commuters seeking more details about the plans can head to swtrunkroads.scot.
Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.
