This is a large project that will take some years to complete.

We have identified a preferred route and appointed Stage 3 consultants to develop the design for the route option chosen.

This will include:

• the preliminary design of the road
• funding approvals
• getting planning permission

We will continue to work with NHS Lanarkshire on the position for the new road within the Monklands Replacement Hospital preferred site at Wester Moffat.

We will consult with stakeholders through the Stage 3 design process.

All of this work and more will be required before we will be able to start building the road.

Our expected timetable

• started site investigation works - 2022
• start Stage 3 preliminary design - early 2024
• outline business case for City Deal funding - August 2024
• planning application - late 2025
• construction - 2028 to 2030 (two-year construction approximately)