Resurfacing works for road in Strathaven
Published: Monday 26 January 2026
Improvement works are to take place on a road in Strathaven from next week.
Sections of the B743 Muirkirk Road, from its junction with Muirkirk Gardens, Strathaven to its junction with the B745, will be resurfaced from 8am on Monday 2 February until 4pm on Friday 20 February.
The B743 will close from its junction with Muirkirk Gardens, Strathaven to B745 (Waterhead, Peelhill and Linbank Highway). Alternative route during the closure will be Via B743 - A71 – B745 and vice versa.
Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, Colin Park, said: “We apologise in advance for any inconvenience that may occur during these essential road improvement works.
“We would request that all road users allow additional time for all journeys which involve the use of B743 Muirkirk Road during the dates indicated and that they plan their journey accordingly.”
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