Yorkshire Route 126 Reroutes Around Roadworks
Route 126 buses detour via Princess Lane and Walnut Lane to avoid Chickenley roadworks
Route 126 Reroutes Around Chickenley Roadworks
Riders on Arriva's Route 126 between Wakefield and Dewsbury won't be able to reach Hazel Crescent in Chickenley while roadworks block the usual path, transit officials said. Buses will detour via Princess Lane, Walnut Lane and Pildacre Lane in both directions until the work's done. Officials didn't say when the roadwork will be completed or when normal service will resume.
Context & Background
The 126 service is one of two routes currently experiencing service disruptions, according to Arriva UK Bus. The route typically serves major stops including Wakefield Bus Station, Broadway End in Lupset, Horbury Highfield Road, Ossett Bus Station, and Dewsbury Bus Station. Officials said the detour was necessary to maintain service while infrastructure work proceeds, though they didn't provide details about the nature or scope of the roadwork project. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local authorities on construction projects that affect bus routes.
Key Details
The detour affects service in both directions along the route, with buses bypassing Hazel Crescent entirely during the roadwork period. Normal service operates approximately every 30 minutes during peak hours and hourly during evening times, with the first departure from Wakefield at 8:28 a.m. and the last at 10:58 p.m. Officials didn't specify whether the detour will affect travel times or whether additional buses will be deployed to maintain schedules. The route typically includes both pick-up only and set-down only stops at certain locations along its path.
Timeline & Implementation
The reroute is currently in effect, though officials haven't announced when it began or how long it'll last. Transit agencies typically provide advance notice of planned detours, but whether riders received notification before this change took effect wasn't clear from available information. Officials said they'll maintain the alternate route until roadwork is completed, but a specific end date wasn't provided.
Rider Impact & Moovit
Passengers who normally board or exit at Hazel Crescent will need to use alternate stops during the detour period. Officials said riders can track real-time updates through the Arriva Bus mobile app, though specific information about which nearby stops serve as alternatives wasn't provided. Moovit provides real-time Route 126 updates and alternate routing options for affected riders in the Wakefield-Dewsbury corridor.
