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Waters Road Closure - Salisbury Grammar School journeys
- Affected routes:
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Damory 20
Waters Road in Salisbury will be closed for utility works from Thursday 23rd January until Monday 24th March. Buses will be subject to diversion during this time.
All Grammar School buses will pick up / drop off outside the school as usual, but will turn in Heathway Close, so will not serve Waters Road Top, St Francis Church or Queensbury Road.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
40 - Swanage Bus station closed overnight for works.
- Affected routes:
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Purbeck Breezer 40
- Affected stops:
- Swanage Bus Station [1]
- Swanage Bus Station [2]
40 - Swanage Bus station closed overnight for works. The last bus to Swanage will drop off at fire station, before turning into the bus yard. The first bus from Swanage will pick up from the end of the bus yard access road (behind the co op) ++ Monday morning the first bus will start in the bus station as normal ++
38 C18 F7 -6 Jan 2025 onwards - *FULL* Closure on Woolsbridge Road from Horton Road to Laurel Lane in phases.
38 C18 F7 -6 Jan 2025 onwards - *FULL* Closure on Woolsbridge Road from Horton Road to Laurel Lane in phases. ### NOTE these works have started in reverse order than published with no notice to us. Buses will divert in the phases *reverse order* to listed here ###
The 38 will run to correct route until phase 5 - we will update further at that time.
The C18 F7 will run BOTH WAYS via Lions Lane to Woolsbridge Road, until the closure gets to the end of Lions Lane then the C18 F7 will use Braeside Road to the A31. Once works have passed Lions Lane junction the C18 F7 will return to Woolsbridge Road as far as Lions Lane.
Diversions:
Phase two – from the junction of Horton Road to south of Ashley Drive West, via Lions Lane to Woolsbridge Road
Phase three – from the junction of Ashley Drive West to Hill Way, via Lions Lane to Woolsbridge Road
Phase four – from the junction of Hill Way to Gainsborough Road, via Lions Lane to Woolsbridge Road
Phase five – from the Junction of Gainsborough Road to Sandy Lane, via Lions Lane and Braeside Road to the A31.
Phase six – from the junction of Sandy Lane to Pine Drive, via Woolsbridge Road, Lions Lane and Braeside Road to the A31.
Phase seven – from the junction of Pine Drive to Laurel Lane, via Woolsbridge Road, Lions Lane and Braeside Road to the A31.
7A 7C 14 X6 FE1 16 17 447 - Ringwood Road - closed at Honda Garage
7A 7C 14 X6 FE1 16 17 447 - Ringwood Road - closed at Honda Garage due to Wessex Water sewer rebuilding. Buses 7A 7C 14 16 17 447 X6 FE1 will divert via Rossmore Road and Stansfield Road both ways. The road here is expected to reopen on Monday 17 February. Note that the section between Alderney West and Here will then be closed for the ongoing road remodelling work. See separate notice.
120 - Bashley Common Road closure
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120
120 will be unable to serve Bashley as well as part of this closure. The diversion for this would be from Tiptoe (Middle Road) towards New Milton, left Wootton Road, Right Sway Road and left Brockhills Lane, resuming normal route. Reverse towards Lymington.
Stops missed on the 120 would be:
Primary School
The Rising Sun
Village Stores & PO
Note: Highcliffe A and B route changes are being communicated directly by the school to parents.
7A 7C 14 X6 FE1 16 17 447 - Ringwood Road - Stone Park Corner stop closed
7A 7C 14 X6 FE1 16 17 447 - Ringwood Road - Stone Park Corner stop (towards Poole) closed due to wessex water works. The road here is expected to reopen on Monday 17 February. Note that the section between Alderney West and Here will then be closed for the ongoing road remodelling work. See separate notice.
14 16 17 18 415 703 - Sea View Junction remodelling work
- Affected stops:
- Newtown Liberal Hall, SW-bound
- Newtown Liberal Hall, NE-bound
- Sea View, Constitution Hill [D], SW-bound
- Newton Cross, NE-bound
- Hatherden Avenue, NE-bound
- Ocean Academy, NE-bound
- Ringwood Road, Sweet Home Inn, S-bound
- Ringwood Road, Sweet Home Inn, N-bound
- Parkstone Heights, NE-bound
- Parkstone Heights, SW-bound
- Dale Road, NE-bound
- Dale Road, SW-bound
- Haymoor Road, E-bound
- Haymoor Road, W-bound
- Grove Road, N-bound
- Grove Road, S-bound
14 16 17 18 415 703 - Sea View Junction remodelling work.
***Newtown Liberal Hall stop towards Alderney / Mountbatten is closed due to these works***
18 415 703 divert BOTH WAYS at Dorchester Road to Ringwood Road (past Sweet Home Inn) Constitution Hill to Ashley Road.
14 16 17 LEAVING POOLE will divert directly via Ringwood Road missing Constitution Hill and Seaview. Towards Poole correct route.
X6 - not affected.
Buses will observe all stops while on diversion.
Unfortunately we have been left with no other options with the diversion routes, given that we know that there was very vocal opposition to other local roads being clogged by diverted traffic, such as Grove Road, Cranbrook Road and Cynthia Road.
This will be until the end of the junction works, possibly mid February 2025.
737 - Bournemouth Airport bus stop
- Affected routes:
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737
- Affected stops:
- Bournemouth Airport, N-bound
737 - Bournemouth Airport bus stop has moved to across the service road opposite the arrivals terminal. This is due to the rebuilding works taking place. When completed there will be a revised bus stop area.
These disruptions could affect future journeys
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
8 9 60 448 - Old Poole bridge closed
- Affected routes:
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8
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9
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Harbour Breezer 60
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448
- Affected stops:
- Ivor Road, SE-bound
- Carters Quay, W-bound
- Carters Quay, SE-bound
8 9 60 448 - Old Poole bridge closed - buses will divert via Twin Sails Bridge. Bus 60 will loop Carters Quay in both directions at all times. Bus 8 & 9 will only serve Carters Quay after 1900 each day.
20 - Gresham Road closed.
- Affected routes:
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20
20 - Gresham Road closed. Buses will divert via Ripon Road. We would not serve 3 pairs of stops, Charminster Ave Parade, Gresham Road and Southill Road.
20 - Gresham Road closed.
- Affected routes:
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20
- Affected stops:
- Shirley Road, E-bound
- Shirley Road, W-bound
- Southill Road, W-bound
- Gresham Road, S-bound
- Gresham Road, E-bound
- Charminster, Charminster Avenue Parade, N-bound
- Charminster, Charminster Avenue Parade, S-bound
20 - Gresham Road closed. Buses will divert the whole length of Ripon Road.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
14 - Ringwood Road closed southbound at Alderney West towards Poole
- Affected routes:
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14
14 - Ringwood Road closed southbound at Alderney West. Buses will divert via Alder Road and Herbert Ave.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
14 - Ringwood Road closed southbound at Alderney West towards Poole
- Affected routes:
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14
14 - Ringwood Road closed southbound at Alderney West. Buses will divert via Alder Road and Herbert Ave.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
14 - Ringwood Road closed overnight towards Kinson
- Affected routes:
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14
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, NE-bound
- Alderney West, NE-bound
14 - Ringwood Road closed overnight towards Kinson. Buses will divert via Herbert Ave and Alder Road.
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
X3 - diverted going into Salisbury after 1900 each night due to the closure of New Canal. Buses will divert at New Bridge and use the by pass to enter Salisbury via Castle Street.
14 - Ringwood Road closed overnight towards Kinson
- Affected routes:
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14
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, NE-bound
- Alderney West, NE-bound
14 - Ringwood Road closed overnight 2100 to 0500 each night towards Kinson. Bus 14 will divert via Herbert Ave and Alder Road.
X1 X2 24 789 Bargates closed one way
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, Bargates [H], N-bound
- Fairfield, NW-bound
X1 X2 24 789 Bargates closed one way due to SSE cable works. These buses will divert via Barrack Road and Stour Road to Fairmile Road towards RBH / Bournemouth only.
1b 1c 788 Bargates closed one way
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, Bargates [H], N-bound
- Fairfield, NW-bound
- Christchurch Rail Station, SW-bound
1b 1c 788 Bargates closed one way due to SSE cable works. These buses will divert via Barrack Road not serving Christchurch Station towards Bournemouth only.
13 13a OVERNIGHT 2000 TO 0600 EACH NIGHT** Finally going ahead!
- Affected stops:
- Ferndown Industrial Estate, W-bound
- Ferndown Industrial Estate, E-bound
- Hill Top Garage, W-bound
- Hill Top Garage, E-bound
- Pure Drop Inn, W-bound
- Pure Drop Inn, E-bound
- Church Road, W-bound
- Church Road, E-bound
13 13a OVERNIGHT 2000 TO 0600 EACH NIGHT - Finally going ahead ** Closure of Wimborne Road East between Cobham Road Church Road. Buses will divert Via Cobham Road, A31, West Moors Road both ways.
5a - Kinson Road closed between Columbia Road and Turbary Park Ave
- Affected routes:
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5a
- Affected stops:
- Turbary Park Centre, NW-bound
- Turbary Park Centre, SE-bound
- West Howe, Fernheath Road, SE-bound
- West Howe, Fernheath Road, W-bound
5a - Kinson Road closed between Columbia Road and Turbary Park Ave for utility connection works. Bus 5a will divert at Columbia Road towards Kinson via Kinson Road, Montgomery Avenue and Verney Road. Will not serve Turbary Park Centre or the corner of Verney Road bus stops.
703 - Kinson Road closed between Columbia Road and Turbary Park Ave
- Affected routes:
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703
- Affected stops:
- Cherford Road, SW-bound
- Cherford Road, NE-bound
- Hadow Road, SW-bound
- Hadow Road, NE-bound
- East Howe Shops, N-bound
- East Howe Shops, S-bound
5a - Kinson Road closed between Columbia Road and Turbary Park Ave for utility connection works. Bus 703 will divert at Turbary park Ave towards Kinson via Verney Road Montgomery Avenue to Kinson Road. Will not serve stops between Turbary Park Ave and Montgomery Ave on Kinson Road.
22 81 - Woodbury Avenue closed for SGN gas works.
- Affected stops:
- Eventide Homes, W-bound
- Eventide Homes, E-bound
- Mountbatten Road, W-bound
- Mountbatten Road, E-bound
22 81 - Woodbury Avenue closed for SGN gas works. Buses will not serve any of Woodbury Avenue at this time, but will run via Castle Lane West and Ibberston Road.
14 - Herbert Ave closed at Honda Garage overnight
- Affected routes:
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14
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, NE-bound
- Alderney, Stone Park Corner, NE-bound
- Alderney Hospital, SW-bound
- Alderney, Stone Park Corner, SE-bound
14 - Herbert Ave closed at Honda Garage overnight. Due to Wessex Water ongoing sewer issues the Honda end of Herbert Ave will be closed after 2000. Buses will divert both ways via Manor Ave and Alderney Ave. Stops at Stone Park and Alderney Hospital will not be served.
14 - Herbert Ave closed at Honda Garage overnight
- Affected routes:
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14
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, NE-bound
- Alderney, Stone Park Corner, NE-bound
- Alderney Hospital, SW-bound
- Alderney, Stone Park Corner, SE-bound
14 - Herbert Ave closed at Honda Garage overnight. Due to Wessex Water ongoing sewer issues the Honda end of Herbert Ave will be closed after 2000. Buses will divert both ways via Manor Ave and Alderney Ave. Stops at Stone Park and Alderney Hospital will not be served.
14 X6 FE1 - Ringwood Road closed one way at Alderney roundabout towards Poole
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, SW-bound
- Alderney Avenue, SE-bound
14 X6 FE1 - Ringwood Road closed one way at Alderney roundabout towards Poole. Buses will divert via Canford Way and Mannings Heath Road towards Poole. Buses in the other direction are not affected.
14 16 17 - Ringwood Road closed overnight both ways at Seaview Junction
14 16 17- Ringwood Road closed overnight both ways at Seaview junction. Buses will divert Ringwood Road, Dorchester Road, Oakdale Road, Dorset Way, Old Wareham Road both ways. Unfortunately there are no viable alternative routes
9 10 40 448 - Upton Poole Road closed westbound *postponed indefinitely*
- Affected routes:
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9
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10
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Purbeck Breezer 40
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448
- Affected stops:
- Upton Country Park, entrance, W-bound
- Palmerston Road, W-bound
9 10 40 448 - *postponed indefinitely* Upton Poole Road closed westbound at the Country Park end. Buses 9, 10 to Lytchett Matravers, 40 to Swanage and the PM 448 school will not stop at the stops listed. They will divert via Blandford Road North and will serve the stop at Aldi. The 10 will continue to LM via the 40 route to Bakers Arms and the 448 will continue on Blandford Road towards Hamworthy. This os due to Dorset Council road remodelling taking place at the country park slip road area of the A35/ A350.
1b - Cranleigh Road closed
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1b
- Affected stops:
- Cranleigh Road, Seafield Road, NW-bound
1b - Cranleigh Road closed for a short distance, only one stop will be missed Seafield Road NW (towards Bournemouth) buses will take a diversion via the back roads.
Christchurch High Street closed due to resurfacing work
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, High Street [B], NW-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [D], SE-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [C], E-bound
- Priory Corner, E-bound
- Stony Lane, W-bound
- Stony Lane, E-bound
Christchurch High Street closed due to resurfacing work. Buses will follow the Monday Market diversion.
Christchurch High Street closed due to resurfacing work
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, High Street [B], NW-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [D], SE-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [C], E-bound
- Priory Corner, E-bound
- Stony Lane, W-bound
- Stony Lane, E-bound
Christchurch High Street closed due to resurfacing work. Buses will follow the Monday Market diversion.
Christchurch High Street closed due to resurfacing work
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, High Street [B], NW-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [D], SE-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [C], E-bound
- Priory Corner, E-bound
- Stony Lane, W-bound
- Stony Lane, E-bound
Christchurch High Street closed due to resurfacing work. Buses will follow the Monday Market diversion.
X1 X2 24 789 Bargates closed both ways
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, Bargates [H], N-bound
- Fairfield, NW-bound
X1 X2 24 789 Bargates closed due to resurfacing works. These buses will divert via Barrack Road and Stour Road to Fairmile Road both ways
1b 1c 788 Bargates closed both ways
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, Bargates [H], N-bound
- Fairfield, NW-bound
- Christchurch Rail Station, SW-bound
1b 1c 788 Bargates closed both ways due to resurfacing works. These buses will divert via Barrack Road not serving Christchurch Station both ways
50 - Shore Road Swanage closed
- Affected routes:
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Purbeck Breezer 50
- Affected stops:
- Crows Nest Inn, S-bound
- Crows Nest Inn, N-bound
- Ivy Cottage, S-bound
- Ivy Cottage, N-bound
- Banjo Pier, S-bound
- Banjo Pier, N-bound
50 - Shore Road Swanage closed for Folk Festival event. Buses will divert via De Moulham Road.