Two key Herefordshire bus services have had to be cancelled because of ongoing roadworks on a busy A-road.
Bromyard-based operator DRM posted online this morning (November 10) it was “left with no choice but have to cancel the 420 and 469 services due both roads going in and out of Bromyard have been closed due to roadworks”.
“We are sorry for any inconvenience caused we will keep you updated when service is back running,” it added.
Shortly after it posted: “We have been onto Herefordshire Council who have arranged for the 420 and 469 runs at school and college time to be allowed through.
“Unfortunately until then we cannot run, as no realistic detours are good time-wise to keep to service.”
The 420 runs three times a day on weekdays between Bromyard and Hereford, with an early-morning service starting further out at Great Witley, while the twice-daily 489 also runs between Bromyard and Hereford but via a different route.
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Herefordshire Council’s online roadworks map shows the A465 closed immediately south of Bromyard from Panniers Lane to Cowarne Cottage between 8am and 5pm from November 9 to 18 inclusive.
DRM owner Louis Dyson said: “To get round the closure we would have to go via Leominster, which would take much longer, as we can’t take more minor roads due to the size of the vehicles.
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“Fortunately we have ensured that school and college services are not affected, though one was turned back at 8.20am this morning.”
He added: “It’s not good, and given the length of the closure we may need to think of an emergency work-around.”
Herefordshire Council was contacted for comment.
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