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We’re committed to inclusive volunteering that makes a difference. Every week, a supported individual from Next Stage ‘A Way Forward’ Ltd joins our depot team to volunteer. Our staff also regularly volunteer to support local causes.
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We’re investing in the future of Rochdale—supporting local jobs and strengthening the local economy. First Bus has invested £2.4 million in 17 brand new Mellor Strata Ultra buses—all built locally in Rochdale.
To allow for emergency water works, from Thursday 7th August until the works are complete, Westwood Road heading to West Crindledyke ONLY is closed.
Services are diverting via Kiln Road, North Hill, A32, Wickham Road and Knowle Road in both directions, due to a vehicle breakdown.
We apologise to all passengers for any impact on your travel.
To allow for Scottish Power cable works on Monday 11th August until Monday 18th August, the bus stop North Bound to City at Kingsgate Retail Park will be closed.
During the bus stop closure, the bus stop within Kingsgate Retail Park will be observed and the following diversion will be in operation:
Towards the city via the normal route, Kingsway at Kingsgate retail park, Nerston Road, Glasgow Road to the normal route.
Emergency water works on Westwood Road Newmains
Services 266/X11 To West Crindledyke: Bonkle Rd, Muirhouse Ave, Abernetyhn Rd, Eastwood Drive
Services 266/X11 Away from West Crindledyke: Normal Route
Due to an emergency road closure
The 9.35 T1A service from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen via Tregaron will not be able to operate via Tregaron and will instead divert via Aberaeron to Lampeter.
All T1A services will divert via Aberaeron to Lampeter until Saturday 9th August.
Service 52
Top Moor Side Slip Road Closed
4th – 12th August
21:00 – 07:00
Service to divert as below:
Towards Leeds: Elland Road, Elland Road Interchange, M621 Junction 3, Meadow Road to normal route.
Towards Morley: Normal route
Cowgate Kirkintilloch event
Services 88 88A 88C 89 89B X85 X87
London Road, Chesterfield Road closed due to an RTC
Services affected: 20 and 24
Diversions as follows, until further notice:
20 Services:
Diverted via Derbyshire Lane, Chesterfield and Abbeydale Road.
Due to the road closure of M18 junction 1 roundabout by the police.
Services affected: x1, x2 , x5
Diversions as follows, until further notice:
Services to Maltby to terminate at the King Henry spin at Morrisons and wait time for return to Sheffield.