North West Routes Adapt to Halewood Roadworks

Six Halewood bus routes to use Wood Rd detour from Jan 8 due to roadworks

Halewood Bus Routes Diverted Starting Jan 8

Six bus routes serving Halewood will be diverted starting January 8 due to roadworks on Higher Rd and Leathers Lane, transit officials said. Services 3, 3A, 75, 78, 166, and 188 will use Wood Rd in both directions while work continues, though officials haven't announced when the diversions will end. Passengers who regularly use stops on the affected road sections should plan to use alternative stops on Wood Rd.

Context

The diversions are necessary to accommodate roadworks on two key roads in the Halewood area, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work requires temporarily removing sections of Higher Rd and Leathers Lane from regular bus routes. The specific purpose of the roadworks wasn't available by publication time. Halewood, located in Knowsley on Liverpool's eastern edge, relies on multiple bus operators to connect its approximately 20,000 residents to surrounding areas and Liverpool city centre.

Details

All six affected routes will follow the same diversion pattern, using Wood Rd in both directions to bypass the construction zones, transit officials said. The agency didn't specify which bus stops will be temporarily closed or how many stops along Higher Rd and Leathers Lane will be affected. Officials also haven't provided estimates for potential delays or additional travel time passengers should expect. The transit operators didn't release information about whether temporary stops will be established on Wood Rd to serve displaced passengers.

Timeline

The diversions take effect January 8, 2026, officials confirmed. However, the transit agency hasn't announced an end date for the service changes or provided an estimated duration for the roadworks. Officials said they'll release updates as the work progresses, but a timeline for when additional information will be available wasn't provided.

Impact

Passengers using stops on Higher Rd and Leathers Lane should identify alternative boarding locations on Wood Rd before January 8. Officials advised riders to allow extra travel time and check for service updates before their journeys. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for routes throughout Merseyside, helping passengers navigate temporary diversions and plan alternative routes during construction periods.