Bus passengers in Warrington are facing changes to their routes this week as road resurfacing work on Poplars Avenue in Orford continues. Warrington’s Own Buses has updated the diversions for services 20 and 21 after the road closure was extended.
The resurfacing project, commissioned by Warrington Borough Council, began on 13 April 2026 and is expected to last for one week. While the work initially covered the stretch between Chiltern Road and Newhaven Road, it has now expanded to include the section up to Brathay Close.
As a result of this expansion, buses that were previously diverted via Cleveland Road will now travel along Howson Road to bypass the closed section. Passengers who rely on these circular routes, which connect the town centre with the Orford and Longford areas, are advised to check updated timetables for any changes to their travel times.
The council is carrying out the road improvements in phases to manage the impact on the local area. While the bus route has changed, general traffic in the vicinity is being diverted via a route including Cotswold Road, Cleveland Road, Sandy Lane, and Howson Road.
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