South Street - CR6, X53 & C1

Sunday 8th of December 2024 09:00 – 07:00

Monday 9th of December 2024 19:00 – 07:00

Tuesday 10th of December 2024 19:00 – 07:00

Outbound diverting via:

Littlemoor road, Bincombe Bumps, Littlemoor Road at Chalbury Corner roundabout, Preston Road, Warmwell Cross Roundabout, A352 towards Dorchester at Max Gate Roundabout, A35 Westbound,Stadium Roundabout, Weymouth Road and onto normal route.

Inbound

Same as above but in reverse.

Note:  Jesty’s Avenue will be served in both directions for passengers requiring ‘upper’ Dorchester Road.
We are Unable to Serve: The Shops, Stottingway Street, The Royal Standard, Elwell Street, Monkton Park

Due to the closure of South Street on Wednesday the 4th of December for the Bridport Christmas Cheer, services will be diverted from 13:00 until 23:00 via the following routes:

Outbound Services:

Service CR6 : Diverting via West Street, East Street B3162, East Road Roundabout, Sea Road North A3066 and continue onto the normal route.

Service X53 : Diverting via Crown Roundabout, Sea Road South, East Road Roundabout, Sea Road North and continue onto the normal route.

Service C1 : Unaffected.

Inbound Services:

Service CR6 : Diverting via East Road Roundabout, East Street, West Street and continue onto the normal route.

Service X53 : Unaffected.

Service C1 : Diverting via East Street, West Street, Bridport Bus Depot, (turning back onto) West Street, East Street, East Road Roundabout, Sea Road South and continue onto the normal route.

Due to ongoing evening road works, Trinity Street will be closed between 22:45 on 03/12 and 06:00 on 04/12. The following diversions are in operation:

Service 10 (Outbound services):

Diverting via Maumbury Road then B3144, Williams Avenue & Bridport Road back to the normal route.

Service 10 (Inbound services):

Normal route.

Due to these roadworks, outbound services are unable to serve Brewery Square, Trinity Street and Top O Town. Customers are advised to board from alternative stops at this time.

Heads up! Our new winter timetables are launching on Sunday, 20th October 2024 as part of our regular network review.

Created using feedback from bus users, as well as First Wessex drivers, the changes include the retiming of the morning service for Weymouth College students, with the first journey from Beaminster timed to help students connect at Bridport.

In partnership with Dorset Council, the trial diversion of the X51 to serve Martinstown and Winterbourne Steepleton will also continue during the winter season. Passenger numbers will continue to be reviewed to assess the route’s long-term viability.

The X53 route which is currently running on diversion while works take place at Goose Hill in Portesham, will continue with the temporary route and shuttle service T53 until 8 November.

Alongside this are the usual reduction of some services for the winter season, in particular on the Jurassic Coaster services (X51, X53, X54).

Full list of changes:

• Route 1 – Journey times revised to account for winter season traffic levels. No changes to frequency.
• Route 2 – Frequency reduced to every 20 mins Monday to Saturday. A half hourly service continues on Sundays with revised journey times.
• Route 4 – Frequency reduced to every 40 mins daily
• Route 8 – Sunday service reduced to operate 10am to 5pm only and journey times revised throughout to account for winter season traffic levels.
• Route 10 – Frequency restored to every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, every 20 mins Saturday and every 30 mins Sunday with journey times revised throughout to account for winter season traffic levels.
• Route X51 – Sunday service withdrawn for winter season and journey times revised throughout to account for winter season traffic levels. In partnership with Dorset County Council, route X51 will continue to serve Martinstown and Winterbourne Steepleton during the winter season.
• Route X53 – Journey times revised to account for winter season traffic levels.
• Route X54 – Frequency reduced for the winter season. Please check the timetable.
• Route CR6 – The first journey from Beaminster will now depart at 7.04am to ensure a connection at Bridport for students travelling to Weymouth College.

Full timetable details: Timetables | First Bus. Passengers are advised to check details before travelling ahead of the new services coming into effect.

Terrance James, Head of Network for First Wessex, said: “Working in partnership with Dorset Council we’re pleased to make changes which continue to improve services for our customers. These include continuing the X51 route to serve Martinstown and Winterbourne Steepleton, as well as helping college students in Beaminster make their connection to Weymouth College.

“Our next round of network changes will be in May next year and we’re keen to hear from local people on what else they’d like to see from our services.”