North West Maintains Service 144 During Road Works

Service 144 buses reroute via Strand Road due to construction at Rimrose Road junction

Service 144 Diverts Route Due to Road Works

Passengers on Service 144 heading toward Bootle face a temporary route change as the bus diverts via Strand Road to avoid ongoing road works. The diversion affects the junction of Rimrose Road and Marsh Lane, transit officials said March 10. Buses traveling in the opposite direction continue using their normal route on Marsh Lane, meaning only Bootle-bound riders will experience changes to their usual stops and travel times.

Background on the Route Change

The diversion stems from construction work at the Rimrose Road and Marsh Lane junction, requiring buses to use an alternate path through the area. Transit officials said the temporary route change is necessary to maintain service while crews complete infrastructure improvements. Specific details about the nature of the road works or which agency is conducting them weren't available by publication time. Route diversions due to road construction are common in urban transit systems, typically lasting anywhere from several days to several weeks depending on project scope.

Affected Services and Routes

Only Service 144 buses traveling toward Bootle are affected by the diversion, with the alternate route running via Strand Road instead of the usual path through Marsh Lane. Officials confirmed the change through social media channels but didn't specify which exact stops along the route might be temporarily relocated or skipped during the diversion period. The number of daily trips affected or total ridership impacted by the route change wasn't provided. Transit officials said passengers should expect some variation in journey times while the diversion remains in effect.

Timeline for Normal Service

The diversion was announced March 10, though officials haven't said when the normal route will resume. The timeline for completing the road works at the Rimrose Road and Marsh Lane junction wasn't available, making it unclear how long passengers should expect the alternate routing to continue. Transit officials said they'll provide updates as the construction project progresses.

What Riders Need to Know

Passengers traveling toward Bootle on Service 144 should allow extra time for their journeys and be prepared for different stop locations along Strand Road. Those traveling away from Bootle won't experience any service changes. Officials said riders should watch for updates about when normal service will resume, though a specific timeline for announcements wasn't provided. Moovit provides real-time route information for Service 144, including updates on the temporary diversion and adjusted stop locations during the road works period.