North West Route 487 Adapts to Roadworks
Route 487 diverted to Colliery Green instead of West Vale due to ongoing roadworks
Route 487 Skips West Vale for Colliery Green
Riders on Route 487 in the North West metro area face a service change affecting access to West Vale. The bus route has been diverted to serve Colliery Green in both directions instead of West Vale due to ongoing roadworks, transit officials said December 15. Officials haven't said how many stops are affected or how long the diversion will last.
The diversion reflects standard transit agency responses to infrastructure work that blocks normal bus routes. Transit systems typically reroute service to nearby areas when roadworks prevent buses from accessing their usual stops, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't provide details about the nature of the roadworks or which authority is conducting them. The agency also hasn't said whether alternative routes are available for passengers who need to reach West Vale.
The service change affects all trips on Route 487 traveling in both directions, officials said. Specific streets and bus stops impacted by the diversion weren't available by publication time. Officials haven't released information about whether the diverted route through Colliery Green adds travel time for passengers continuing beyond the affected area. The agency also didn't provide ridership figures for Route 487 or estimates of how many passengers regularly use the route to access West Vale.
The diversion will remain in place until further notice while roadworks are completed, transit officials said. The agency hasn't provided an estimated completion date for the infrastructure work or a timeline for when Route 487 service to West Vale will resume. Officials said they'll announce when normal service returns but didn't specify how passengers will be notified.
Passengers who regularly use Route 487 to reach West Vale should plan alternative travel arrangements during the diversion. Officials said riders can check with the transit agency for updates on when normal service will resume, though specific details about alternative routes weren't provided. Moovit provides real-time updates for bus routes affected by service changes.
