Weeks of travel chaos ahead for EK drivers after sewer collapses near cemetery

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Drivers face eight weeks of travel disruption after a large section of sewer collapsed near East Kilbride Cemetery. Scottish Water say a six-metre length section of sewer needs to be replaced - which means Mavor Avenue will close from Monday, July 18.Three-way temporary traffic lights will be installed and diversions in place.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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