North West Routes 12, 13 Adapt to Construction
Routes 12 and 13 detour via Barnfield Drive due to West Derby Village road works
Routes 12, 13 Detour via Barnfield Drive
Two bus routes serving West Derby Village are taking detours due to road construction, transit officials said. Routes 12 and 13 are being diverted in both directions via Barnfield Drive, affecting stop locations and travel times for riders in the North West area. Officials didn't specify how long the detours will remain in place or which specific stops are temporarily unavailable.
Road Works Prompt Service Adjustments
The diversions stem from ongoing road works in West Derby Village, according to the transit agency. Officials classified the disruption as high severity, indicating substantial changes to normal operations. Transit agencies typically reroute buses around construction zones to maintain service continuity while infrastructure projects proceed. The agency hasn't said whether the road works are expected to last weeks or months, though officials said riders should expect the detours to continue until construction wraps up.
Altered Journey Times and Stop Locations
Both routes now travel via Barnfield Drive in both directions, changing the path buses take through the area. Officials said the detours will result in altered journey times but didn't provide estimates of how much longer trips might take. Some regular stops along the original route aren't being served during the diversion, though the agency hasn't released a list of which stops are temporarily closed. Riders who board at stops along the usual route should check whether their stop remains in service during construction.
Disruption Timeline Remains Unclear
The service changes took effect recently, though officials haven't provided a specific date for when the detours began or when normal routing will resume. Transit agencies typically coordinate with municipal road crews to minimize service disruptions, but construction timelines can shift based on weather and project complications. The agency said it'll restore regular routing once road works are complete, but a target completion date wasn't available.
Riders Advised to Plan Extra Travel Time
Passengers who regularly use routes 12 and 13 should allow extra time for trips and verify their stops remain accessible during the detours. Officials advised riders to plan journeys accordingly given the high-severity classification of the disruption. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for services affected by construction detours, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.
