North West Service 26 Adapts to Police Incident
Service 26 buses rerouted via Harbord Street due to police incident at Wavertree Road
Service 26 Reroutes Around Police Incident
Bus riders on Service 26 in the North West area faced route changes Friday as a police incident forced a temporary diversion. Transit officials rerouted buses around the intersection of Wavertree Road and Durning Road, though specific details about the incident weren't immediately available. The diversion affects riders who typically use stops along Tunnel Road.
Diversion Route Details
The modified route directs buses via Harbord Street, Crown Street, and Upper Parliament Street, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't specify how many stops along Tunnel Road would be temporarily unavailable or how many riders typically use those stops. Transit agencies typically implement diversions when police activity or other incidents make normal routes unsafe or inaccessible. The agency classified the disruption as high severity but didn't provide specific criteria for that designation.
Expected Delays and Duration
Passengers should expect delays throughout the affected route, transit officials said. The diversion will remain in place until police clear the scene at Wavertree Road and Durning Road, though officials haven't provided an estimated timeline for when normal service will resume. The agency didn't say when the incident began or how long the diversion had been in effect. Transit officials said they're monitoring the situation and will restore regular routing once it's safe to do so.
Implementation Timeline
The service disruption was in effect Friday, January 10, according to information shared by the transit system. Officials didn't specify what time the diversion began or provide an estimated end time. The agency said the modified route would continue until the police incident is fully resolved and normal operations can safely resume.
Rider Information
Riders who regularly use stops along Tunnel Road will need to use alternative stops on the diversion route until normal service resumes. Transit officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time while the diversion remains in effect. The agency didn't say whether alternative transportation options were being provided for affected riders. Moovit provides real-time updates for bus routes, helping riders track service changes and plan alternative routes during disruptions.
