Service 61 Reroutes via Longmoor Lane Tonight

Liverpool Service 61 buses detour via Longmoor Lane tonight from 7-10 p.m. due to closure

Service 61 Reroutes via Longmoor Lane Tonight

Liverpool's Service 61 will detour through alternate streets tonight due to a temporary road closure, transit officials said. The bus will operate via Longmoor Lane, Lower Lane and Brookfield Drive heading toward Aigburth between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., while service from Aigburth will follow its normal route. Officials didn't specify the reason for Long Lane's closure.

Temporary Closure Affects Outbound Service Only

The Long Lane closure creates a directional impact on Service 61, with only Aigburth-bound buses affected by the detour. Transit officials said the three-hour closure window suggests planned work or a scheduled event rather than an emergency situation. Agencies typically implement evening closures to minimize disruption during peak commuting hours. Officials haven't said whether the closure is related to roadwork, utility maintenance or a community event.

Detour Route Details

Buses heading toward Aigburth will use Longmoor Lane, Lower Lane and Brookfield Drive as alternate streets during the closure period. Officials didn't provide specific stop locations along the detour route or say whether temporary stops will be established. The agency hasn't indicated how much additional travel time riders should expect. Service 61 typically operates at regular intervals during evening hours, though officials didn't confirm whether the detour will affect frequency or scheduling.

Three-Hour Closure Window

The Long Lane closure is expected between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight, transit officials said. The agency hasn't said whether the closure could extend beyond the scheduled window or if weather or other factors might affect the timeline. Officials typically notify riders of temporary detours through service alerts, though it wasn't clear how advance notice was provided for this closure.

Rider Information

Passengers traveling toward Aigburth on Service 61 tonight should allow extra time and watch for detour signage along the alternate route. Officials said service from Aigburth won't be affected by the closure. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on Service 61's location and any schedule adjustments during the detour period.