Yorkshire School Bus Reroutes Around Roadworks

School bus 626 diverts through Brayton as Leeds Road roadworks close section near railway

Service 626 Reroutes Due to Leeds Road Closure

Students relying on afternoon school bus service 626 between Brayton and Thorpe Willoughby will need to adjust their routines as the route diverts around roadworks on Leeds Road. Transit officials said the afternoon-only school service can't serve its usual Leeds Road stops due to a closure between Dam Lane and the railway crossing at Thorpe Willoughby. The diversion routes the bus through Brayton to reach Thorpe Willoughby, though officials didn't specify which stops will be temporarily unavailable.

Roadworks Force Route Modification

The closure stems from roadworks affecting a section of Leeds Road near the railway crossing, according to transit officials. School bus routes often require temporary modifications when infrastructure work blocks regular paths, particularly on rural roads with limited alternate routes. Officials didn't provide details about the nature of the roadworks or which agency is conducting them. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local authorities to minimize disruptions to school services, though specific coordination details for this closure weren't available.

Afternoon Service Affected

The diversion affects only the afternoon run of service 626, which operates as a dedicated school service. Officials didn't say whether morning service on the route continues on its regular path or if the closure affects only afternoon hours. The reroute through Brayton adds distance to the journey, though transit officials didn't specify how much additional travel time students should expect. School bus services typically maintain schedules as close to normal as possible during diversions, but whether service 626 will run on its usual timetable wasn't clear from available information.

Duration Remains Unclear

Transit officials haven't announced when service 626 will return to its regular route on Leeds Road. The timeline depends on completion of the roadworks, but officials didn't provide an estimated end date for the closure. Families with students who use the affected stops should plan for the diversion to continue until further notice, though how the agency will communicate when normal service resumes wasn't specified.

Planning Around the Diversion

Students who typically board at Leeds Road stops will need alternate arrangements during the closure, though officials didn't say whether temporary stops have been established on the diversion route. Parents should contact their schools for specific guidance on pickup locations during the roadworks. Moovit provides real-time updates for bus routes in the area, helping families track service 626's modified path and adjust their afternoon schedules accordingly.