Coatbridge grew up around iron, canals and railways, and freight is still central to it. A rail container terminal operates in the north of the town, and the surrounding streets carry a steady flow of container lorries to and from the motorway. Haulage depots, metal recyclers and builders’ merchants fill much of the older industrial land.
The road network here was substantially rebuilt when the M8 was completed between Baillieston and Newhouse, and the town now has motorway junctions close by on the M8 and M73, with the A725 running south to Bellshill and the A89 east to Airdrie. A short way north-west, the business land at Gartcosh has been taking new occupiers. Housing has been built on former works sites and around Carnbroe, Bargeddie and Glenboig.
Coverage in and around Coatbridge
Sweepers booked for Coatbridge also serve Bargeddie, Gartcosh, Glenboig, Coatdyke, Whifflet, Carnbroe and Kirkwood, with Airdrie adjoining to the east and Baillieston to the west. Operators in the Monklands area tend to be busy with motorway and industrial work, so although distances are short, a particular time slot can only be offered subject to availability.