Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, is closed.
29/09/2025 – 08/10/2025
20:00 – 05:00 Evening closure only.
Diversions as follows:
He’s the best bus driver in Britain.
Michael Leech, who works for First Bus in Yorkshire, was crowned UK Bus Driver of the Year at the national finals held in Blackpool over the weekend (Sunday 14 September).
Michael beat 100 drivers from 27 bus operators around the country to win the coveted title.
His success means he finished top among thousands of bus drivers who took part in regional heats to be selected for the finals.
He’s been a driver with First Bus for 26 years and is based at the operator’s Halifax depot.
Service 29
07:30 to Olchfa school will not be running.
Service T1
12.45 Aberaeron to Aberystwyth will not be running.
13.35 Aberystwyth to Carmarthen will not be running.
Service 2
14.40 Swansea Bus Station to Slade Road will not operate.
15.10 Slade Road to Swansea Bus Station will not operate.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Updated 14:39
Service 579
Due to Sowerby New Road being shut services are operating via St Peter’s Avenue in both directions.
Unfortunately we are seeing a significant delay in service due to the temporary traffic lights.
Until further notice.
Service 645
Due to acts of antisocial behaviour from the park at the top of Redcar Road, the above services will not be serving Ravenscliffe Estate until further notice.
Last updated 18:40.
Service 16
Coleman Road has been closed due to a Police incident.
The above services will divert as follows:
Outbound via St Saviours Road, Broad Avenue, Gwendolen Road in to the hospital, Goodwood loop, Green Lane Road, Coleman Road, Broad Avenue and Gwendolen Road into the Hospital.
Updated 18:37 - Coleman Road has now opened and the service has returned to normal.
Services 1,11, 8 and 10
Due to a broken down vehicle on Boot Hill the above services are all running up to 35 minutes late.
We are doing all we can to right times where possible but short notice cancellations and part trip curtailments are possible.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Last updated 17:53
Service 242
To allow for Carriageway patching on Friday 19th September Lomond Drive will be closed between Etive Street and Linnhe Crescent.
Service 47
Due to a traffic incident on Chapel Hill, the above services are diverting as follows:
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Leeds Corn Exchange |
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The new vehicles will join First Bus’ 76 electric buses already operating in Norwich, marking another significant step forward in Norfolk’s transition to zero tailpipe emission public transport. The investment, £8.9 million funded by First Bus and the remainder supported through Norfolk’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) grant, will see the new fleet serving communities in Great Yarmouth and Norwich by Autumn 2026.