North West Buses Reroute After M6 Incident

Police incident at M6 J26 forces bus routes 375 and 385 to terminate at Skelmersdale

Bus Routes 375, 385 Cut Short by Police Incident

Bus riders traveling between Skelmersdale and Wigan face service disruptions after a police incident at J26 M6 Orrell Post forced route changes, transit officials said. Services 375 and 385 are now terminating and resuming at Skelmersdale, leaving passengers unable to reach destinations between the two towns. Delays are expected to continue while the incident is resolved, though officials haven't said when normal service will resume.

Service Suspended Between Key Towns

The police incident has created a gap in bus service along a corridor that typically connects Skelmersdale and Wigan via the M6 motorway. Both routes 375 and 385 serve commuters and residents who rely on the connection for work, shopping, and essential travel. Transit agencies typically reroute buses when motorway incidents block normal paths, but in this case officials said the location of the incident prevents through service. Specific details about the nature of the police incident weren't available by publication time.

Two Routes Affected by Motorway Closure

Routes 375 and 385 both operate between Skelmersdale and Wigan under normal conditions, though officials didn't provide typical ridership figures for the affected services. The services are now operating shortened routes that end at Skelmersdale rather than continuing to Wigan, according to the transit agency. Passengers heading to destinations between the two towns will need to find alternative transportation until the incident clears. Officials haven't said whether replacement shuttle service or alternative routes are being provided during the disruption.

Duration of Disruption Unclear

Transit officials said the service changes will remain in effect while police activity continues at the J26 M6 Orrell Post location, but they haven't provided an estimated timeline for when normal operations will resume. The agency typically restores full service once roadway incidents are cleared and routes are deemed safe for buses. Officials said riders should expect delays and plan for longer travel times.

Riders Advised to Check for Updates

Passengers who regularly use routes 375 and 385 should confirm service status before traveling, as the disruption affects all trips between Skelmersdale and Wigan. Officials said they'll announce when normal service resumes, though a specific timeline for that announcement wasn't provided. Moovit provides real-time updates for bus routes affected by incidents and service changes, helping riders plan alternative routes during disruptions.