Yorkshire Bus Routes Adjust for Hemsworth Roadworks

Arriva routes 195, 195A detour via Robin Lane and Southmoor Road during May 9-14 closure

Routes 195, 195A Reroute for Hemsworth Roadworks

Arriva UK Bus routes 195 and 195A will detour around a road closure in Hemsworth from May 9-14, 2026. Barnsley Road at the junction with Cross Hill will be closed for roadworks, forcing temporary diversions for buses serving the area between Hemsworth and Wakefield. The closure affects a key junction used by both routes during their regular service patterns.

Roadworks Require Complex Diversion Routes

The closure sits at a critical junction that both routes use to access Hemsworth Bus Station and serve the Ashfield area. Arriva UK Bus planned separate diversion routes for outbound and inbound services to maintain access to all regular stops while avoiding the closed section. The roadworks are scheduled during a six-day period, though officials didn't specify the nature of the construction work. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local authorities on road closures that affect bus routes, adjusting service patterns to minimize rider impact.

Outbound Buses Take Robin Lane Detour

Outbound buses will divert via Robin Lane, turning right onto Barnsley Road to reach a roundabout, then taking the first exit onto A628. At the next roundabout, services will take the first exit onto Southmoor Road, turning left onto Market Street to reach Hemsworth Bus Station. After leaving the station, buses will continue their normal route to serve Ashfield. Inbound buses will follow a different path after serving Ashfield, turning left onto Barnsley Road instead of the usual right turn, then taking the third left onto Moorshutt Road and continuing onto Highfield Road.

Six-Day Closure Runs Through Mid-May

The roadworks and resulting diversions will be in effect from May 9 through May 14, 2026. Services returning from Hemsworth to Wakefield will follow their normal route without diversion. Arriva UK Bus didn't provide details on whether the closure might extend beyond the scheduled six days or what specific roadwork is being performed.

Riders Should Plan for Longer Journey Times

Passengers on routes 195 and 195A should expect slightly longer travel times during the diversion period due to the altered routes through residential streets. The diversions add several turns and additional distance compared to the direct route along Barnsley Road. Arriva UK Bus advised riders to plan their journeys accordingly during the closure period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for Arriva services in the Hemsworth and Wakefield areas, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.