Bus passengers in the Portsmouth area are being advised to plan their journeys carefully as a series of temporary stop closures and roadworks affect several local routes. According to First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, these changes are resulting from ongoing infrastructure improvements and utility maintenance across the region.
The Marina Grove bus stop on White Hart Lane in Portchester will be closed to Route 3 passengers on Wednesday 22 April 2026, between 08:00 and 16:00. Commuters are advised to use the temporary stops arranged by works contractors during this time. Additionally, the Mother Kelly’s stop on Southampton Road in Portchester will be unavailable on 25 April and 26 April. There is no temporary stop provided for this location, so passengers should use nearby alternatives at Shorehaven or the Portchester precinct.
Further disruption is expected for those using Route X4, as the stop at Dimmicks Corner on Lower Church Road in Titchfield Common will close on Friday 24 April 2026 from 08:00 to 16:00. Furthermore, the Crookhorn Corner bus stop in Purbrook remains closed, impacting Route 7 and several other services.
Longer-term travel impacts include overnight closures on Southampton Road (A27) near the M275 junction. From 27 April to 2 May 2026, the road will be closed between 21:00 and 05:00 each night. During these hours, X4 and X5 services will be diverted through Stamshaw, Hilsea, and Paulsgrove.
These disruptions are occurring alongside wider roadworks managed by Portsmouth City Council. The council noted that essential utility works are currently being carried out by Southern Water for sewer repairs on Eastern Road and by SGN for gas pipe maintenance on London Road and Havant Road.
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