North West Safeguards Service 76 During Road Work

Service 76 diverts via Mather, Springwood, Woolton Road for Menlove Avenue closure

Service 76 Diverts Route for Menlove Avenue Work

Service 76 riders in North West will need to use alternate stops Wednesday night as the bus diverts around a Menlove Avenue closure. The route change affects service from 8 p.m. March 5 through 6 a.m. March 6, transit officials said. The temporary diversion will reroute buses away from Menlove Avenue toward Halewood during the 10-hour closure period.

Context & Background

The overnight closure requires Service 76 to operate via an alternate route through the area, according to the transit agency. Road closures for maintenance or construction work typically require transit agencies to implement temporary diversions to maintain service continuity. Officials didn't specify the reason for the Menlove Avenue closure or whether additional closures are planned. Transit agencies generally coordinate with local authorities on road work that affects bus routes to minimize rider disruption.

Key Details

During the diversion period, Service 76 will operate via Mather Avenue, Springwood Avenue, Woolton Road, and High Street instead of the regular Menlove Avenue routing. The detour affects the section of the route heading toward Halewood, officials said. Specific details about which stops will be temporarily unavailable or relocated weren't provided. The agency announced the change on March 5, the same day the diversion takes effect.

Timeline & Implementation

The route diversion begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, and continues through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 6, officials confirmed. The 10-hour overnight closure window allows the work to occur during lower-ridership hours. Officials haven't said whether the closure might extend beyond the scheduled timeframe or if additional diversions will be needed for future work phases.

Rider Impact & Moovit

Passengers who normally board along Menlove Avenue toward Halewood should plan to use stops along the alternate route or allow extra travel time during the diversion period. The agency advised riders to plan their journeys accordingly and expect potential delays. Moovit provides real-time updates for Service 76 and other routes in the North West area, helping riders navigate temporary service changes and find the nearest available stops.