North West Safeguards Service 320 Amid Closure

Service 320 buses reroute via Bryn Street due to Gerrard Street closure in Ashton

Service 320 Reroutes via Bryn Street

Service 320 passengers in North West England face delays and cancellations as buses detour around a closed section of Gerrard Street in Ashton, transit officials said. The route now runs via Bryn Street and Wigan Road, adding time to journeys as drivers navigate increased congestion. Officials didn't specify when normal service will resume or how many trips have been canceled.

Road Closure Forces Service Changes

The Gerrard Street closure prompted the immediate reroute, according to the transit agency. Officials said the temporary closure affects a key section of the normal Service 320 path, forcing buses onto alternate streets that weren't designed to handle the additional traffic volume. Transit agencies typically implement detours when road closures block regular routes, though the specific reason for the Gerrard Street closure wasn't available. The agency classified the disruption severity as high, indicating substantial impact on operations.

Delays and Cancellations Mount

The reroute has caused considerable delays throughout the service day, with some trips canceled on short notice when buses can't maintain schedules through congested detour streets. Officials haven't said how many cancellations have occurred or what the average delay time is for trips that do operate. The agency said it's monitoring the situation closely, though specific metrics about on-time performance during the disruption weren't provided. Passengers should expect longer travel times on all Service 320 trips while the detour remains in effect.

Timeline for Normal Service Unclear

Officials haven't announced when Gerrard Street will reopen or when Service 320 will return to its normal route. The agency described the closure as temporary but didn't provide a specific timeline for when work will be completed. Transit officials said they'll continue the detour until the street becomes passable again.

Riders Urged to Plan Extra Time

Passengers should allow additional travel time and check for updates before heading to stops, officials said. The agency advised considering alternative routes where possible until normal operations resume. Moovit provides real-time updates for Service 320 and can help riders track buses during the disruption to better plan their journeys around the delays.