North West Transit Restores Routes After Road Closure

London Road reopens after police incident, ten bus routes resume normal service

London Road Reopens After Police Incident

Commuters in North West England can use London Road again after a police incident closed the major route at Daulby Street. All bus services resumed normal routes Thursday, transit officials said. The incident disrupted multiple routes earlier in the day, though officials didn't specify what caused the closure or how long it lasted.

Multiple Routes Affected by Closure

The closure forced significant service changes across the local transit network. Ten bus routes had to detour around the affected area, including services 8, 9, 10, 10A, 10B, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18. Transit agencies typically implement detours during road closures to maintain service continuity while ensuring passenger safety. Officials didn't provide estimates of how many riders were affected or how much longer journey times became during the diversions.

Buses Used Two Different Detour Patterns

During the incident, buses took different routes depending on their direction. Services initially diverted via Hunter Street, Islington, and Erskine Street, officials said. Outbound services later used Commutation Row, Islington, and Erskine Street to reach Low Hill. The agency didn't explain why two different detour patterns were needed or at what point the routing changed. Transit officials said the diversions ensured passengers could still reach their destinations despite the road closure.

Normal Service Restored Thursday

All affected routes returned to regular service as of March 12, transit officials confirmed. The agency announced the reopening through its official social media channels. Officials didn't say when the incident began or provide a timeline for how long the closure lasted. The agency typically updates riders through social media during service disruptions.

Riders Can Expect Regular Journey Times

Passengers on the ten affected routes can now expect their usual travel times and stops, according to the transit agency. Officials said traffic is flowing normally on London Road at the Daulby Street junction. Moovit provides real-time updates for bus services in North West England, helping riders track arrivals and plan routes during both normal operations and service disruptions.