Shuttle bus during road closures

Bus passengers who use the popular Wilts & Dorset route 13 from Wimborne to Bournemouth will need to board a special shuttle bus service between Wimborne and Colehill, in preparation for the 7 week phased closure of the Canford Bottom roundabout (from 2 February).

There will be a route change and some bus stops between Stapehill and Canford Bottom will not be serviced. The contribution has been agreed by the Highways Authority in recognition of the additional cost that the shuttle service will require to help commuters use the four buses offered each hour during the day.
 
Ed Wills, Divisional Director for Wilts & Dorset, said that the undisclosed sum made as a contribution to the shuttle’s operation cost was appreciated.
 
“The shuttle will help our drivers keep to timetable on the thirteen’s route between Ferndown and Bournemouth so we can keep the service reliable for other customers who do not travel as far as Canford Bottom,” said Ed Wills. “We expect that the shuttle will cost over £30,000 over the closure period so the contribution from the Highways Authority is essential. There is every chance that the disruption may also have a negative influence on the number of passengers we carry during the closure.”

Managers at Wilts & Dorset’s Poole depot will closely monitor other services in the Wimborne area as traffic congestion on major roads may have an impact on other bus routes and urges bus users to check the company’s website www.wdbus.co.uk and their facebook page.  Information will also be available on the helpline 01983 827005