Road users are advised that the M74 southbound carriageway will be closed overnight for 8 nights as detailed below between Thursday 06 October 2022 and Monday 17 October 2022 for essential carriageway resurfacing works.
What is the problem on M74?
There are currently no incidents reported on the M74 south.
What part of the M74 is closed?
The M74 southbound carriageway between Junction 2A Cambuslang (Fullarton Rd) and Junction 4 Maryville will be closed overnight for 8 nights, from 8 PM* on the days below to 6 AM the following days: Thursday 6 October 2022 & Friday 7 October 2022 (2 nights)
Are there roadworks on M74?
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential bridge refurbishment works on the M74 northbound at Junction 6. This work is the second phase of bridge refurbishments at this location, with the first phase successfully completed on the southbound carriageway in 2021.
When did the M74 extension open?
On 28th June 2011, the most anticipated section of motorway to be built in the UK for over a decade opened to traffic. At a cost of almost £700 million, the five mile long M74 Completion project is one of the most expensive roads ever built in Scotland.
What’s happening on M77?
There are currently no incidents reported on the M77 south.
Why is the M77 closed?
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential overnight maintenance on the northbound M77 at Newton Mearns, between the Aurs Road overbridge and north of Waulkmill Glen Reservoir (Junctions 5 – 3), commencing Sunday 14th August until Thursday 25th August 2022.
Why is a74m not M74?
As the motorway is one continuous route and has a continuous junction numbering system, its entirety is usually erroneously referred to as M74. Typically, upgraded A-road designations like A74(M) are retained for short bypasses of existing road, whereas the M74/A74(M) is one continuous intercity route.
Is there any speed cameras on M74?
TEMPORARY average speed cameras are now in operation on the M74 motorway.
What is the speed on the M74?
These Regulations may be cited as the M8/M73/M74 Motorways (30mph, 40mph and 50mph Speed Limit) Regulations 2022 and come into force on 24 March 2022.
What is the highest point on the M74?
The simple, and only, answer to the question is the highest point of any motorway in Scotland is on the M74 at Beattock Summit which is 1016 feet above sea level.
Where is junction 2 on the M74?
Rutherglen
TWO74 is Glasgow’s newest and exciting mixed use development situated at Junction 2 of the M74 within the Rutherglen area of Glasgow and only three miles south-east of the City Centre.
How do I find out if a road is closed UK?
Visit the Traffic England website for live information about traffic and road conditions across the major road network.
Is the M74 shut?
The M74 southbound carriageway between Junction 2A Cambuslang (Fullarton Rd) and Junction 4 Maryville will be closed overnight for 8 nights, from 8pm* on the days below to 6am the following days: Thursday 06 October 2022 & Friday 07 October 2022 (2 nights) Monday 10 October 2022 to Friday 14 October 2022 (5 nights)*
How wealthy is Scotland?
The economy of Scotland is an open mixed economy which, in 2020, had an estimated nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $205 billion including oil and gas extraction in Scottish waters.
Economy of Scotland.
| Trade organisations | WTO, OECD, AIIB |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| GDP | $205 billion(2020 Q2 est.) |
| GDP growth | +1.0% (Q1 2022) |
| GDP per capita | $37,460 |
What is the longest trunk road in Scotland?
The A9
The A9 is the major trunk road between the Central Belt and the Highlands and at 439km from Dunblane to Thurso, it is the longest trunk road in Scotland. The dualling of the A9 is one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Scotland.
When was the M77 completed?
Construction was completed in December 1996, despite protests about the impact of the motorway on Pollok Park and its surrounding communities. By now, the Scottish Office planned to extend the motorway south to Kilmarnock, bypassing a notorious section of single carriageway A77.
Is the M80 still closed?
There are currently no incidents reported on the M80 south.
When did the new M77 open?
2005
The M77 is a motorway opened between 1981 and 2005 which connects Glasgow and the South-West of Scotland. Originally opened as a 1-mile spur of the M8, it has slowly grown in length until forming an 18-mile link towards Kilmarnock.
M77.
| Junc | Northbound | Southbound |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Start of road | B7038, B7061; A77 |
When did Ruger discontinue the M77?
1991
While there had been minor changes along the way, including a milled scope mount and more accurate Ruger produced barrels, the M77 remained relatively unchanged until 1991 with the introduction of the Mark II.
Is A77 still closed?
PHASE THREE: Full weekend closure of the southbound A77 carriageway from 8pm on Friday 30th September until 6am on Monday 3rd October 2022. A signed diversion will be in place and is detailed below.