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14 16 17 18 415 703 - Sea View Junction remodelling work

Today 06:00 - 21st Feb 2025

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, possibly mid February 2025.

40 - Northmoor Way Wareham closed

16th - 20th Sep 2024

40 - Northmoor Way Wareham closed due to wessex water works. Buses will divert the longer way around Northmoor Way. A temporary stop will be sited near Stour Way.

10 - Blandford Road North Closed

29th Aug 2024 - 20th Sep 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • 10

10 - Blandford Road North Closed between Upton Crossroads and A350 roundabout in both directions due to SGN gas leak.

Buses towards Lytchett Minster will run to correct route.

Buses towards Poole will divert BACK to Bakers Arms on the A35 and via the 40 route through Upton on Dorchester Road

36 - Surrey Road / Queens Road closed

19th Aug 2024 - 31st Oct 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • 36

36 - Surrey Road / Queens Road closed.**This closure has been extended to the end of October and is now only in one direction, towards Bournemouth/ Kinson** Buses will divert via Branksome Wood Road, Bourne Ave, The Avenue to the Triangle where the bus will turn around and head back towards Kinson. Towards Talbot View buses can now run to correct route. Towards Kinson, Poole Hill, Queens Road, Surrey Road stops will not be served.

737 - Bournemouth Airport bus stop

6th Aug 2024 - 6th Dec 2025

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.

6 6a 425 450 32 - Roadworks on Magna Road

16th Jul 2024 - 4th Oct 2024

6 6a 425 450 32 - Roadworks on Magna Road with 4 way temporary lights. This is for SGN gas mains work for new housing being built and is set to continue until after the schools go back in September. Long delays are expected in the AM and PM peaks. We can only apologise for the inconvenience this will cause.

Wimborne Road East closed - Eastbound Only

1st Jul 2024 - 20th Sep 2024

Wimborne Road East closed - Eastbound Only. The stop at the Pure Drop Inn will not be served. The bus diversion is around Bracken Road, Leeson Drive and Ameysford Road towards Ferndown / Bournemouth. A Temporary stop will be placed in Bracken Road near the junction of Wimborne Rd E to replace the Pure Drop stop.

Route One - High Street and The Quay closed to traffic

1st Apr 2024 - 31st Oct 2024

Route One - High Street and The Quay closed to traffic. Buses will not be able to serve the High Street or The Quay as detailed below.

BCP Council's Poole Quay and Old Town Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) will be starting on 1st April 2024 from 10am. The following areas will be closed to motor vehicles between 10am and 10pm.

The Quay (between Thames Street and the mini roundabout at the end of Old Orchard).
High Street (from the junction with Castle Street down to The Quay).
Castle Street (the first 15 metres north of the Quay).
Paradise Street.
More information can be found on the BCP Council website

These disruptions could affect future journeys

5a 14 36 85 - Turbary Park Avenue closed

18th - 20th Sep 2024

5a 14 36 85 - BCP are resurfacing Turbary Park Ave between Kinson Road and Poole Lane.
It will be shut all in one go for all three days.

There are Low Trees on Verney Road so we are avoiding using that as much as possible.

​5a 14 - will divert via Kinson Road, Montgomery Ave, Cunningham Crescent, Moore Avenue and Coleman Road both ways.
85 - school bus will divert via Kinson Road, Montgomery Ave, Cunningham Crescent, Moore Avenue, Coleman Road, MacLean Road, Mandale Road, Draper Road, Moore Ave, Poole Lane, both ways.
36 - will divert via Kinson Road, Montgomery Ave, Cunningham Crescent (other side), Verney Road, Fernheath Road Coleman Road, MacLean Road, Mandale Road, Draper Road, both ways

36 - Bourne Valley roundabout (junction of Yarmouth Rd, Surrey Rd and Bourne Valley Road) closed

21st Sep 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • 36

Due to the closure Bus 36 will not serve any of Queens Road or Surrey Road on this day. It will divert via the 16 route between Poole Hill and Yarmouth Road.

Westbourne Car Event

21st Sep 2024

Seamoor Road Westbourne closed for Car Show event. The stop at the Post Office and on RL Stephenson Ave will not be served. Buses will divert via Alum Chine Road and Alumhurst Road.

Ringo 2 at 1415 from Ringwood

21st Sep 2024

Ringwood Carnival Event Management Plan 2024 EMP v1.8
Page 5
2 Traffic Management Plan
The roads will be closed between the hours of 1330 - 1630 and 1830 - 2130. The Ringo 2 at 1415 from Ringwood will operate as a Ringo 1 due to the road closures in town. Please ensure you have left Lidl on the previous Ringo 2 at 1329.

X3 X6 (Ringo 1 & 2) buses unable to serve Meeting House Lane

21st Sep 2024

Ringwood Carnival Event Management Plan 2024 EMP v1.8 Page 5 2 Traffic Management Plan The roads will be closed between the hours of 1330 - 1630 and 1830 - 2130. X3 and X6 buses will not be able to serve meeting house lane between these times. Buses will stop at the temporary stop by the long term car park on The Furlong.

Holdenhurst Road closed at Lansdowne

22nd Sep 2024

Holdenhurst Road closed at Lansdowne for University Street Fair. Buses will divert via Christchurch Road and St Swithuns Road both ways.

1b - Stony Lane closed

23rd - 28th Sep 2024

1b - Stony Lane closed. Likely disruptions, subject to change, weather etc at short notice by the contractor. Mond / Tues 23/24 - no disruption expected to the 1b. Wednesday 25th - expected that the 1b will run via Priory View Road between Campbell Road and Moorcroft Avenue. Thursday 26th - no disruption expected to the 1b. Friday 27th / Saturday 28th - expected that the Stony Rail bridge will be closed, 1b will run via Salisbury Road bridge and not serve Martins Hill Lane. Note the C20 is not affected by this as the road will be clear for this service at either end of the day.

10 - Lytchett Matravers High Street closed revised date

25th - 26th Sep 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • 10

10 - Lytchett Matravers High Street closed for Dorset Council surfacing works. Road will be closed. For more information on these works call Dorset Highways 01305 228100. Buses will divert directly via Wareham Road when the High Street is closed and not serve the stops listed above.

10 - Lytchett Matravers High Street closed

25th - 26th Sep 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • 10

10 - Lytchett Matravers High Street closed 25th and 26th September for Dorset Council works. when the road is closed buses will run directly between Rose and Crown and Wimborne Road using Wareham Road.

7b - Bridport Road closed

30th Sep 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • 7B

7b - Bridport Road closed. Buses will run the full length of Bloxworth Road.

7B - Gussage Road closed

14th - 23rd Oct 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • 7B

7B - Gussage Road closed

Sewer works closes Old Christchurch Road

21st Oct 2024 - 18th Nov 2024

Sewer works closes Old christchurch Road. Unfortunately there is no alternative route so all buses will run via Hinton Road and Bath Hill during the closure.

3, 3x - St Margarets Hill Wimborne closed

28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024

3, 3x - St Margarets Hill Wimborne closed between 28th October and 1st November 2024.
The road will be closed daily, between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, and will be re-opened to traffic overnight. Buses will divert after West Borough via HIgh Street and King Street. The stop on Knobcrook and The hospital will not be served.

6 32 425 450 Top of King John Ave closed

1st Nov 2024

6 32 425 450 Top of King John Ave closed 01.11.24 buses to divert via Runnymede Ave Shapland Ave Magna Road both ways

40 - Wareham closed for Parade

10th Nov 2024

On Sunday 10 November, Wareham Town Council will be observing Remembrance Day with a civic parade in Wareham. There will be road closures in operation between 9.30am until 2.30pm. These road closures will be organised on a ‘rolling’ basis between North Street at Shatters Hill to South Street at South Bridge; and from West Street at The Cross to East Street at Church Street, Wareham.

X3 - Fordingbridge Parade

10th Nov 2024

  • Affected routes:
  • X3

X3 - Fordingbridge Parade. Buses will use the usual diversion loop around the north of Town and not serve the Rec, Hillwood's, Caxtons or the Post Office.

40 - closure of Kingston Hill by Openreach

24th Nov 2024

40 - closure of Kingston Hill by Openreach. A shuttle mini bus will be provided to connect with the main 40 service to and from Langton Matravers.

9 10 40 448 - Upton Poole Road closed westbound *revised dates*

13th Jan 2025 - 21st Mar 2025

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.