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Temporary Stop Closure, Testcombe Road, route 11.
0800 -1600 Thursday 5th December.

Due to roadworks, this stop will be closed on the date and times shown above.
Passengers are advised to use the temporary stop provided by the works contractors.

Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This closure may change at short notice, due to circumstances outside of our control.

Route Diversion, Route 28A
Road Closure Ranvilles Lane.
Monday 2nd December until further notice.

***update***
This diversion is due to a burst water main. 28A services will be on diversion for the rest of today.

Due to a short notice closure of Ranvilles Lane, route 28A will be diverting via Peak Lane in both directions.

We are unable to serve the stops at Hollam Crescent.
Passengers are advised to use the alternative stops at Wild Ridings for both directions.
 
Please signal clearly to your driver
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Diversion may change at short notice, please check back regularly for updates.

Service 8 - Drift Road, Cowplain

27th November 2024 PM – 16th December 2024 at all times

Drift Road closed due to Gas works.

Service diverting via Downwood Way, Hawthorn Road, Tarn Rise, Southdown Road and White Dirt Lane, round roundabout, White Dirt Lane, services to begin and terminate on Draycote Road.

Festing Road is closed until further notice from the 11th of November until the 31st of December due to ongoing road works. The following diversions are in place:

Services 1 towards South Parade Pier​:

Diverting via Eastney Road, Cromwell Road, St Georges Road and Eastern Parade back onto the normal route. TEMPORARY STOP IN CROMWELL ROAD

Services 1 towards Milton Park​:

Diverting after serving Canoe Lake Bus Stop, via Eastern Parade, St Georges Road, Cromwell Road and Eastney Road back onto the normal route.​ TEMPORARY STOP IN CROMWELL ROAD

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during these works which are out of our control and may change at short notice.
As soon as the junction at the Festing Hotel is open we will return to normal route.

Route Diversion, Routes X4 and X5
City Centre, Monday 4th November for up to 7 Weeks.

Due to the Christmas Fair and road closures in Southampton City Centre, routes X4 and X5 will not be able to serve the stops at:
Marlands Centre,  WestQuay, Castle Way, or Holyrood Church towards Woolston, Locks Heath, Fareham and Portsmouth.
Passengers are advised to use the alternative stops at either:

Houndwell Park, Queensway (old Debenhams Store) or the Oxford Street stop.
Services towards Southampton Central Station are unaffected and will remain on normal route.

Passengers area advised to check back regularly for updates on the diversion.

Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This closure may change at short notice, due to circumstances outside of our control.
 

Passenger information notice, routes E1, E2, 5, 9/9A, and 11.

North Cross Street all services.
E1, E2, 5, 9/9A, and 11.

From Monday 28th October,

Passengers will be able to board the bus at the new stop in North Cross Street.

Passengers for route 11 please be aware that;
both Alverstoke and Fareham services depart from this location, please check the destination screen on your approaching bus.

Please signal clearly to your driver.
 

New Gosport Bus Interchange will be opening on the 9th October 2024.

We are excited to announce that the brand-new Gosport Bus Interchange will officially open on the 9th of October 2024! This modern facility has been designed to enhance your travel experience, offering improved convenience and comfort.

To help you navigate the new station, here is a breakdown of where your favourite routes will depart:

• Route E1 will depart from Stand A
• Route E2 will depart from Stand B
• Route 9/9A will depart from Stand D
• Route 5 will depart from Stand E
• Route 11 will depart from Stand F

We encourage all passengers to familiarise themselves with these changes ahead of time and look forward to welcoming you to the new Gosport Bus Interchange!

UPDATE: THE HARD INTERCHANGE WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL AT LEAST 2nd JANUARY 2025. PLEASE CONTINUE TO USE THE TEMPORARY STOPS.

On Monday 22nd July The Hard bus station will be closed for major road works. These works are expected to last six months. All First Bus services will arrive and depart from Stand L out on the main road in front of the dockyard gates. The bus station building and our travel shop will remain open. You can still buy First Bus tickets and National Express from the travel shop. Staff will be on hand to direct you to your bus or coach.