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Emergency Temporary Diversion, Routes 9 and 9A
Monday 8th until Monday 15th September.
Due to emergency gas works at the junction of Howe Road,
All 9 and 9A routes will be diverted via Grange Road.
Route 9 will serve Nimrod Drive Route 9A will divert directly to Grange Road Roundabout.
All stops in Howe Road will not be served during this closure.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This diversion may change at short notice,
Please check back regularly for updates.
UPDATED 08.09.2025
Routes E1 and E2 are continuing to divert via the A32 until further notice.
This diversion is under constant review.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This diversion may change at short notice,
Please check back regularly for updates.
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Due to increased levels of vandalism on the BRT Busway, we have decided to divert all E1 & E2 services off of the BRT. This will be reviewed 8th September
E1 & E2 Leaving Fareham Bus Station:
via Rail station, part BRT then A32 to Brockhurst
E1 & E2 Leaving Gosport Bus Station:
A32, Palmerston Drive, BRT Track. Rail station, Fareham
Service 9/9A
Normal Route.
*** Update***
Due to unforeseen operational delays, the start of the new surface laying has been postponed.
This phase of the works is now scheduled to begin on the night of Wednesday 13th August.
Route X5 will continue on normal route until this date.
Please check back for new dates of this diversion.
Temporary Diversion, Route X5 A27 the Avenue, towards Fareham and Portsmouth.
Wednesday 6th August until Tuesday 9th September between 2000 and 0600 each night.
Due to a road closure on the A27, the late evening X5 towards Fareham and Portsmouth will be diverted via:
Titchfield Road, Daedalus Way, and Peak Lane. Then returning to normal route on the A27 at the Peak Lane stop..
The stops at Ranvilles Lane and Sandringham Road will not be served.
An alternative stop is available at Peak Lane.
This closure will only affect the 2019 X5 from Titchfield.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This diversion may change at short notice,
Please check back regularly for updates.