Work has begun on the final phase of the Wishaw town centre streetscape project in North Lanarkshire.

The final stage began at the West Cross on 13 April. Main Street, between Belhaven Road and Dryburgh Road, will close for eight weeks followed by four weeks with temporary traffic management in place.

The road will be reconstructed and resurfaced, new pavements and lighting installed and public spaces improved. Scottish Gas will replace pipes below ground.


A parking lay-by will be constructed outside the Commercial Hotel, and an entrance feature created at the West Cross.

The work marks the final stage of the £3m second phase of the streetscape project.

"West Cross is the final area on the town centre to be upgraded, with major works to improve the road and pavements as well as creating an attractive entrance to the town," said Councillor James Coyle, Convener of the Planning and Transportation Committee.

"While we appreciate the road closure will cause disruption, this will ensure our contractor MacLay Civil Engineering can complete the work as quickly as possible, and clear diversions routes will be in place to reduce delays to traffic."

(IT/MH)