Important announcement

STORM BOELO - The Met Office’s Yellow Weather warning for strong winds has been upgraded to Amber from 9pm on Saturday (24 October) and is due to last until 9pm on Sunday 25 October. Over the coming days and hours Council teams will be responding to any incidents that may occur as a result of the storm including flooding and fallen trees.

You can report flooding or fallen trees to us online.

However, you can let us know about emergency incidents such as a fallen tree blocking a road by calling 0300 123 4510. 

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Technical Notes 2026, Issue 137 - Cole Road Closure - Westerhill Development Road

  • Report by:

    Alan Bauer, Executive Officer – Assets & Facilities

  • TN Number:

    137-26

  • Subject:

    Cole Road Closure - Westerhill Development Road

  • Responsible Officer:

    Fraser Robb – Development & Investment Manager

  • Publication:

    This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared out with the Council.

  • The purpose of this Technical Note is to advise Elected Members of a three-month closure of Cole Road in Bishopbriggs along with the requirement for temporary traffic signals on the A803 Kirkintilloch Road for a four-day period
  • Cole Road will be closed between its junctions with the B819 Crosshill Road at the roundabout and the A803 Kirkintilloch Road at Torrance Roundabout, from 00.01am on Friday 2 October 2026 until 11.59pm on Tuesday 12 January 2027
  • The closure will facilitate the construction of the new Torrance Roundabout and its associated tie-ins. The works form part of the Westerhill Development Road (WDR) City Deal project
  • Alternative routes will be via the A803 Kirkintilloch Road and the B819 Crosshill Road. This will be signposted
  • In addition to the above, there will be three-way temporary traffic signals in place on the A803 Kirkintilloch Road at its junction with the A807 Torrance Road at Torrance Roundabout, from 9.30am until 3.30pm, from Friday 2 October 2026 until Monday 5 October 2026
  • The temporary traffic signals will be manually controlled at all times
  • Construction of the WDR is currently programmed to complete in October 2027.