North West Reroutes Service 144 Around Closure

Service 144 buses reroute via Princess Way due to Crosby Rd South sliproad closure

Service 144 Diverts Route in North West

Riders on service 144 to Litherland face a route change as the bus diverts around a closed sliproad in the North West area. The Crosby Rd South sliproad at Princess Way is closed, forcing the service onto an alternate path that skips portions of Crosby Rd South, Church Rd, and Seaforth Rd, transit officials said Tuesday. Passengers boarding at stops along the omitted section will need to use alternative routes or stops, though officials didn't specify how long the diversion will remain in effect.

Southbound Service Unaffected by Closure

The diversion affects only northbound service 144 buses heading toward Litherland, according to the transit agency. Buses traveling in the opposite direction toward Bootle continue to operate on their regular route without disruption. The closure of the Crosby Rd South sliproad at Princess Way necessitated the routing change to maintain service continuity. Transit agencies typically implement diversions when road closures make standard routes impassable, though specific details about the sliproad closure's cause weren't available.

Diverted Buses Use Princess Way Instead

Service 144 buses now travel via Princess Way to bypass the closed sliproad, officials said. The diversion omits stops along Crosby Rd South, Church Rd, and Seaforth Rd that would normally be served on the route to Litherland. Officials haven't said how many stops are affected by the omission or whether temporary stop relocations have been established. The agency didn't provide information about whether riders at omitted stops have nearby alternative boarding locations on the diverted route.

Timeline for Normal Service Unclear

The diversion took effect by March 11, but officials haven't announced when the Crosby Rd South sliproad will reopen or when service 144 will return to its regular route. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local road authorities on closure timelines, though that information wasn't available. The agency said it will maintain the diversion until the sliproad becomes accessible again.

Riders Advised to Plan for Route Changes

Passengers who normally board at stops along the omitted section should plan alternative routes or allow extra travel time, officials said. Those heading to Bootle can continue using service 144 without changes. Moovit provides real-time route information for service 144 and can help riders navigate the temporary diversion with updated stop locations and arrival times.