A temporary Isle of Wight bus timetable has been released for travel on Southern Vectis’ route three amid the ongoing closure of the main Shanklin to Ventnor route following a landslide in December.
Due to the closure of Leeson Road in Bonchurch, Southern Vectis passengers are advised to take note of changes to route three – between Newport and Ryde via Ventnor – bus timetable.
A public meeting will be held later this month to discuss the findings of an independent investigation into the December 2023 landslide and the feasibility of Leeson Road reopening.
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The temporary timetable comes into effect from Sunday (February 18).
Visit the Southern Vectis website HERE to see the timetable changes to route three.
Journeys between Ventnor and Ryde will see an adjustment of up to five minutes, while journeys between Shanklin and Newport via Ryde will also operate up to five minutes later to accommodate the altered route.
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A key impact of change is the temporary suspension of bus services between Shanklin Daish Hotel to Chimney Steps until further notice.
Passengers are advised that the nearest available stops during this period will be Ventnor’s Trinity Church or Shanklin Community Centre.
The revised timetable aims to minimise inconvenience for passengers while ensuring efficient and reliable route three service along the diversionary route.
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