Revised bus routes and new bus facilities

Much of the bus service re-routing in the city that we proposed is now in place. The bus gate on Furnival Gate out of the city is in place, along with the bus gate between Arundel Gate and Norfolk Street.

We plan to install another bus gate into the city on Furnival Gate between Matilda Way and The Moor. By reducing traffic in these areas, we can contribute to improving air quality and improve access for public transport.

The proposed works on Rockingham Street have not changed but construction was brought forward building on the success of Pound’s Park and tie in with Kangaroo Works both completed in December 2023. Works on Rockingham Street are due to be completed in the summer which will include the installation of new bus shelters with real-time information creating a ‘mini bus hub’ on the street.

The current routes for buses into and across the city centre will remain in place. We only propose minor changes for buses accessing the city centre via West Street.

Instead of using Carver Street – Division Street – Rockingham Street, we will change the junction of West Street and Rockingham Street to allow buses to turn into Rockingham Street to provide a quicker, more direct route. Rockingham Street, which is currently one-way when travelling from Division Street towards West Street, will be made two-way and a bus gate will be introduced between Devonshire Lane and Wellington Street, to allow access for buses travelling towards Charter Row only. We will retain access to all premises on Rockingham Street. These changes are planned for implementation in the summer.

We will install new bus shelters with real time information on Arundel Gate (near the Crucible) and Rockingham Street this summer.