Service Updates
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14 X6 - Ringwood Road closed both ways - Alderney roundabout to Honda Garage
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, NE-bound
- Alderney Hospital, SW-bound
- Alderney, Stone Park Corner, NE-bound
14 X6 - Ringwood Road closed both ways - Alderney roundabout to Honda Garage 1900 to midnight EACH NIGHT for final surfacing work to the road. Buses will divert via Mannings Heath Road both ways.
22 33 U3 X3 85 86 - Ashley Road Boscombe NOT closed
22 33 U3 X3 85 86 - Ashley Road Boscombe NOT closed as expected buses will resume normal route from 1600 Tuesday 6 May until Weds 21st May when the closure should now start
119 - Everton Road closed
- Affected routes:
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119
- Affected stops:
- Hordle, Bell Meadow, SE-bound
- Hordle, Bell Meadow, NW-bound
Due to Hampshire County Council roadworks buses will not be able to serve Everton Road for up to 6 weeks. Bus 119 will divert via Stopples Lane both ways. A copy of this notice can be viewed: www.hants.gov.uk/publicnotices. Telephone enquiries to: Hampshire County Council, Roads and Transport 0300 555 1388
X2 789 - Walkford Road Christchurch closed
Due to an urgent gas mains replacement Walkford Road and Gore Road will be closed. From Lymington towards Bournemouth BOTH the X2 and 789 will run Gore Road, RIGHT Stem Lane, RIGHT Queensway, LEFT stem Lane, LEFT Gore Road, RIGHT Old Milton Road, RIGHT Christchurch Road, The 789 will the turn RIGHT to Ringwood Road, The X2 LEFT to Lymington Road. Buses Towards Bournemouth should pick up at the Stem Lane stop after looping Queensway. If any workers wish to alight or board on Queensway please allow them to. There is an additional stop sited on Ringwood Road by the Premier Mini Mart for schoolchildren on the 789 and opposite to set down in the afternoon.
Buses towards Lymington will follow the above in reverse: Ringwood Road / Lymington Road to Christchurch Road, Left Old Milton Road, Left Gore Road, Right Stem Lane, Right Queensway, Left Stem Lane, Left Gore Road.
7A - Ringwood Road closed one way at Alderney roundabout towards Poole
- Affected routes:
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7A
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, SW-bound
7A - Ringwood Road closed one way at Alderney roundabout towards Poole. Buses will divert via Manor Ave towards Upper Parkstone. Buses in the other direction are not affected.
Route One - Lower High Street and The Quay closed to traffic
- Affected routes:
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routeONE
- Affected stops:
- Dolphin Quays, S-bound
- Poole Quay Hotel, E-bound
Route One - Lower High Street and The Quay closed to traffic for the summer season. Route One buses will run via Castle Street, Strand Street to Old Orchard Dolphin Quays*, then correct route.
* except after 1645 on Tuesdays when the Quay is closed for Bike Night when the bus further diverts after Strand Street via Skinner Street and Green Road not serving Dolphin Quays or the Poole Quay Hotel.
14 X6 FE1 - Ringwood Road closed one way at Alderney roundabout towards Poole
- Affected stops:
- Alderney Hospital, SW-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.
38 C18 F7 -6 Jan 2025 onwards - *FULL* Closure on Woolsbridge Road from Horton Road to Gainsborough Road
- Affected stops:
- St Ives End Lane, SW-bound
- St Ives End Lane, SW-bound
- All Saints Church, SW-bound
- All Saints Church, NW-bound
38 C18 F7 -Woolsbridge closure UPDATE ( 2nd April)
Woolsbridge Road is now closed between Gainsborough Road and Horton Road.
The 38 should now be on correct line of route until 24th April
The C18 and F7 should now be diverting the full length of Lions Lane both ways.
Ringwood Road service road will close again from 24th April that affects the 38, 38 bus will divert via St Ives End Lane both ways.
14 16 17 18 415 703 - Sea View Junction remodelling work
- Affected stops:
- 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.
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, 23 May 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
50 70 - Alumhurst Road closed for SGN gas works
- Affected routes:
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Purbeck Breezer 50
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Beach Breezer 70
- Affected stops:
- Alumhurst Day Centre, S-bound
- Westbourne, Alumhurst Road, S-bound
50 70 - Alumhurst Road closed for SGN gas works. Buses will divert via County Gates and the Avenue towards Alum Chine / Sandbanks only.
X3 - 2145 from Salisbury / 2206 from fordingbridge / 2220 From Ringwood each night
- Affected routes:
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X3
- Affected stops:
- Ashley Heath Roundabout, SW-bound
X3 - 2145 from Salisbury / 2206 from Fordingbridge / 2220 From Ringwood each night will divert between Ringwood and Bournemouth Hospital due to the A31 being closed for roadworks.
1b 1c X1 X2 24788 789 - Bargates closed one way
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, Bargates [H], N-bound
- Fairfield, NW-bound
- Christchurch Rail Station, SW-bound
1b 1c X1 X2 24788 789 - Bargates closed one way due to Wessex Water Sewer Works. Buses 1b 1c and 788 will run directly via Barrack Road. Any passengers wishing to travel towards Southbourne should catch the 1b 1c to Christchurch High Street, cross the road and travel back.
Buses X1 X2 24 789 will run via Barrack Road and double back to serve Stour Road (past the station) then to Fairmile Road.
22 33 U3 X3 85 86 - Ashley Road Boscombe closed one way*
22 33 U3 X3 85 86 - Ashley Road Boscombe closed one way northbound / towards Springbourne. Bus 22 and U3 (85 & 86) will divert via Palmerston Road, St Clements Road and Cleveland Road to Holdenhurst Road. Bus 33 will divert via Palmerston Road, St Clements Road, Cleveland Road and Windham Road to Ashley Road. Bus X3 will divert (non stop) via Christchurch Road and Castle Lane East to RBH.
*** note that there will be a full closure of Ashley Road see additional entry on website / app
Christchurch BID Food Festival, High Street, Christchurch
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, High Street [D], SE-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [B], NW-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [C], E-bound
- Priory Corner, E-bound
- Stony Lane, W-bound
- Stony Lane, E-bound
All buses will follow the Monday Market Diversion routes. Alternative stops - Stop F Fountain Way by Waitrose, Stop E Barrack Road. Stony Lane by Destination Triumph / Beagle Technology.
Christchurch BID Food Festival, High Street, Christchurch
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, High Street [D], SE-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [B], NW-bound
- Christchurch, High Street [C], E-bound
- Priory Corner, E-bound
- Stony Lane, W-bound
- Stony Lane, E-bound
All buses will follow the Monday Market Diversion routes. Alternative stops - Stop F Fountain Way by Waitrose, Stop E Barrack Road. Stony Lane by Destination Triumph / Beagle Technology.
3 & 4 - Creekmoor Lane closed by bus gate
- Affected stops:
- Tarn Drive, N-bound
- Tarn Drive, S-bound
- Creekmoor, Borley Road, N-bound
- Creekmoor, Borley Road, SE-bound
- Cabot Lane, NW-bound
- Cabot Lane, SE-bound
- Petersham Road, S-bound
- Petersham Road, N-bound
3 & 4 - Creekmoor Lane closed by bus gate for Wessex Water sewer works. Buses will divert via Northmead Drive, Longmeadow Lane, Beechbank Ave both ways. The stops listed will not be served.
12 14 15 - Wimborne Road A3060 & Castle Lane West A3060 closed (and part of Muscliffe Lane)
- Affected stops:
- Moordown, Malvern Road, NE-bound
- Linden Road, NE-bound
- Linden Road, S-bound
- Westover Retail Park, N-bound
- Westover Retail Park, S-bound
- Strathmore Road, NE-bound
- Strathmore Road, SW-bound
- Lawford Road, SE-bound
- Lawford Road, NW-bound
12 14 15 - Wimborne Road A3060 & Castle Lane West A3060 closed (and part of Muscliffe Lane). Buses will divert via Malvern Road and Westway to Castle Lane West both ways, Bus 12 will further divert via Cox Avenue both ways.
13 13a 737 - Wimborne Road A3060 & Castle Lane West A3060 closed
- Affected stops:
- Moordown, Malvern Road, NE-bound
- Linden Road, NE-bound
- Linden Road, S-bound
- Westover Retail Park, N-bound
- Westover Retail Park, S-bound
- Strathmore Road, SW-bound
- Portswood Drive, W-bound
- Redhill Roundabout, W-bound
- Moordown, Malvern Road, SW-bound
- Maclaren Road, NE-bound
13 13a 737 - Wimborne Road A3060 & Castle Lane West A3060 closed . Buses will divert via Ashton Road, Redhill Ave both ways. ** see additional notice for after 1900 each day**
13 13a 737 -ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE Wimborne Road A3060
- Affected stops:
- Moordown, Malvern Road, NE-bound
- Linden Road, NE-bound
- Linden Road, S-bound
- Westover Retail Park, N-bound
- Westover Retail Park, S-bound
- Strathmore Road, SW-bound
- Portswood Drive, W-bound
- Redhill Roundabout, W-bound
- Moordown, Malvern Road, SW-bound
- Maclaren Road, NE-bound
- Redhill Roundabout, SE-bound
- Headswell Avenue, NW-bound
- Headswell Avenue, SE-bound
- Saxonhurst Road, N-bound
13 13a 737 - ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE each night Wimborne Road A3060 . Buses will divert via Ashton Road, Redhill Ave to Ensbury Park / Cherries Drive, then Coombe Ave, Leybourne Ave, Saxonhurst Road both ways.
7b 16 17 - Arne Avenue closed for SWW water works
- Affected stops:
- Arne Avenue Top, SW-bound
- Arne Avenue Top, NE-bound
- Bindon Close, E-bound
- Bindon Close, W-bound
- Bourne Community Hub, E-bound
- Bourne Community Hub, W-bound
7b 16 17 - Arne Avenue closed for SWW water works. Bus 16 and 7b will divert via Herbert Avenue, Northmere Road to Aspen Road and bus 17 will divert via Herbert Avenue directly to Alder Road.
1b 1c X1 X2 24788 789 - Bargates closed one way
- Affected stops:
- Christchurch, Bargates [H], N-bound
- Fairfield, NW-bound
- Christchurch Rail Station, SW-bound
1b 1c X1 X2 24788 789 - Bargates closed one way due to Wessex Water Sewer Works. Buses 1b 1c and 788 will run directly via Barrack Road. Any passengers wishing to travel towards Southbourne should catch the 1b 1c to Christchurch High Street, cross the road and travel back.
Buses X1 X2 24 789 will run via Barrack Road and double back to serve Stour Road (past the station) then to Fairmile Road.
Wycliffe Road Winton stops closed and moved due to roadworks
- Affected stops:
- Wycliffe Road, S-bound
- Wycliffe Road, N-bound
Wycliffe Road Winton stops closed and moved due to roadworks. Temporary stops will be deployed nearby.
9 60 70 448 703 - Waterside stop moved
- Affected routes:
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9
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Harbour Breezer 60
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Beach Breezer 70
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448
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703
- Affected stops:
- The Waterside, NE-bound
9 60 70 448 703 - Waterside stop moved north due to roadworks to opposite Breeze Suzuki
22 33 U3 X3 - Ashley Road Boscombe closed both ways
22 33 U3 X3 - Ashley Road Boscombe closed both ways. Bus 22 and U3 will divert via Palmerston Road, St Clements Road and Cleveland Road to Holdenhurst Road. Bus 33 will divert via Palmerston Road, St Clements Road, Cleveland Road and Windham Road to Ashley Road. Bus X3 will divert (non stop) via Christchurch Road and Castle Lane East to RBH.
36 - Queens Road closed for Openreach work
- Affected routes:
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36
36 - Queens Road closed for Openreach work. Buses will divert. To be confirmed.
U1 U3 - Bus hub closed at Talbot Campus
U1 U3 - Bus hub closed at Talbot Campus. Buses will depart from G stand on Fern Barrow (the road outside the bus hub)
32 C18 Q1- Wimborne Road Northbourne closed
- Affected stops:
- New Road Corner, E-bound
- New Road Corner, W-bound
- Ashridge Avenue, E-bound
- Ashridge Avenue, W-bound
- The Broadway, E-bound
- Emma Close, S-bound
- Emma Close, N-bound
- Kinson, Kinson Park Road, NE-bound
- Kinson, Kinson Park Road, SW-bound
32 C18 Q1 - Wimborne Road Northbourne closed both ways. 32 will not serve The Broadway additionally. C18 Q1 will serve The Broadway and Kinson Park Road to New Road.
6 X6 11 - Roadworks High Howe area
6 X6 11 - Roadworks High Howe area. Details closer to the event.
X3 NFT Red - Bridge closed at Fordingbridge
- Affected stops:
- Fordingbridge Service Station, E-bound
- Fordingbridge, Salisbury Street, SW-bound
- Fordingbridge Recreation Ground, N-bound
- Fordingbridge, Salisbury Street, NE-bound
X3 NFT Red - Bridge closed at Fordingbridge due to South West Water works. Buses will follow the usual loop working of Salisbury Road, Waverly Road, Pennys Lane, Whitsbury Road, Alexandra Road. Caxtons / Post Office / Hillwoods / Rec will not be served.
1c - Mudeford Lane closed for SGN gas mains replacement.
- Affected routes:
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1c
- Affected stops:
- Caroline Avenue, NW-bound
- Caroline Avenue, SE-bound
- Mudeford Junior School, NW-bound
- Mudeford Junior School, SE-bound
- De Haviland Way, NW-bound
- De Haviland Way, SE-bound
Buses will divert via Stanpit, Mudeford, will serve the route 70 stops along these roads.
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.
9 10 40 448 - Upton Poole Road closed westbound
- 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 - 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.