North West Routes 12, 13 Rerouted for Roadwork

Bus routes 12 and 13 diverted via Barnham Drive until 6:30 p.m. due to roadworks

Bus Routes 12, 13 Diverted via Barnham Drive

Riders on bus services 12 and 13 should expect route changes and longer travel times through early evening. Roadworks encroaching across the carriageway have forced both routes to divert via Barnham Drive in both directions until 6:30 p.m., transit officials said. Passengers should allow extra time for their journeys during the temporary detour.

Roadwork Forces Temporary Route Changes

The diversions stem from roadworks that've narrowed the carriageway to the point where buses can't safely pass through the affected area, according to the transit agency. Officials said the temporary route changes affect service in both directions to minimize confusion for riders. Transit agencies typically implement such diversions when construction or maintenance work makes normal routes impassable. The agency didn't specify which specific section of the original route is blocked or how long the roadwork project will continue beyond today's 6:30 p.m. endpoint.

Both Directions Affected Through Evening

Services 12 and 13 will use Barnham Drive as an alternate route in both directions until 6:30 p.m., officials confirmed. The diversion affects all trips on both routes during this timeframe. Officials didn't provide details about how much additional travel time riders should expect or which specific stops might be temporarily relocated or skipped during the detour. The transit agency said the diversion will remain in effect until the roadworks no longer obstruct the carriageway.

Service Returns to Normal After Evening Rush

The route diversions are scheduled to end at 6:30 p.m., when services 12 and 13 will resume their regular routes, transit officials said. Whether the roadwork will require additional diversions on subsequent days wasn't immediately clear. The agency typically provides advance notice for multi-day construction impacts, but officials didn't say if this represents a one-time disruption or part of a longer project.

Riders Advised to Plan for Delays

Passengers traveling on routes 12 and 13 should allow extra time for their trips through 6:30 p.m. and consider alternative routes if possible, officials said. The diversions may affect connections to other services. Moovit provides real-time updates for bus routes affected by detours and construction, helping riders plan around temporary service changes.