Busways delivers different kind of service for students during COVID-19 lockdown

Busways drivers are delivering a different kind of service during the state-wide lockdown, ensuring students on the North Coast of NSW keep their studies up while learning from home. 

The initiative by Busways, working with Transport for NSW, the NSW Department of Education, Catholic and Independent Schools, enables “learning from home” materials to be delivered from local schools to students, especially those in remote and isolated locations. 

Temporary stand changes to Blacktown and Penrith Interchanges

On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August, at Blacktown Interchange and Penrith Interchange buses will depart from different stands to allow for the operation of rail replacement buses whilst trackwork is carried out on the on the main western line between Penrith and Central Stations.

From Blacktown Interchange:

  • Routes 730, 731, 732, 734, 735 from Stand M will depart from Stand K.
  • Route 743 from Stand N will depart from Stand G.

From Penrith Interchange:

  • Routes 673, 677, 678 from Stand D will depart from Stand C

Interchange Maps

Region
Western Sydney
Start date
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:00
End date
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00
Affected routes
673 - Windsor to Penrith via Cranebrook
677 - Richmond to Penrith via Londonderry
678 - Richmond to Penrith via Cranebrook
730 - Castle Hill to Blacktown via Norwest & Glenwood
731 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown via Stanhope Gardens
732 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown via The Ponds
734 - Riverstone to Blacktown via Schofields
735 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown
743 - Kings Langley to Blacktown

Temporary bus stop closure Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach

Due to construction works at 243 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach (old Centrelink building), the bus stop adjacent will be closed from Monday 30 August 2021 while construction is in progress.

Temporary bus stop closure

  • Ocean View Road after Picnic Avenue (Stop ID: 2257121)​

Nearest alternative bus stops

  • ​Ocean View Rd before Memorial Ave (Stop ID: 2257120)
  • Ocean View Rd at Whiting Rd (Stop ID: 2257122)
Region
Central Coast
Start date
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00
End date
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00
Affected routes
53 - Woy Woy to Booker Bay (Loop Service)
59 - Wagstaffe to Woy Woy via Empire Bay, Booker Bay & Ettalong
64 - Woy Woy to Gosford via Empire Bay & Kincumber

Temporary bus stop closure Pacific Hwy, Charmhaven

Due to pavement works along Pacific Highway, Charmhaven a bus stop at will be closed from Monday 23 August 2021 for approximately six weeks (weather permitting).

Temporary bus stop closure

  • Pacific Highway after Norah Avenue (Stop ID: 226384)

Nearest alternative bus stops

  • Pacific Hwy at Lowana Ave (Stop ID: 226383)
  • Charmhaven Village Shops, Pacific Hwy (Stop ID: 226396)
Region
Central Coast
Start date
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00
End date
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00
Affected routes
90 - Lake Haven to Toukley & Budgewoi (Loop Service)
94 - Budgewoi to Tuggerah via San Remo & Wyong
95 - Lake Haven to Morisset via Gwandalan & Mannering Park
95X - Lake Haven to Wyee via Gwandalan
97 - Lake Haven to Wyee and Mannering Park (Loop Service)
98 - Lake Haven to Chain Valley Bay via Blue Haven (Loop Service)
99 - Lake Haven to Charlestown via Blue Haven, Gwandalan & Swansea

791, 793: Maxwell St, South Penrith diversion

Due to major road works at the intersection of Maxwell Street and Fragar Road some bus stops will be missed and routes 791 and 793 will be diverted from:

  • 4am Monday 16 August until 4am Monday 6 September 2021

Miss stops

  • Maxwell St after Fragar Rd (Stop ID: 2750186)
  • Maxwell St before Fragar Rd (Stop ID: 2750210)
  • Fragar Rd at Tania Ave (Stop ID: 2750108)
  • Fragar St before Wardell Dr (Stop ID: 2750109)
  • Fragar Rd at Gloria Pl (Stop ID: 2750110)
  • Maxwell St before Greenway Dr (Stop ID: 2750456)
  • Maxwell St opp Greenway Dr (Stop ID: 2750210)

Nearest alternative stops

  • Maxwell St opp Samuel Foster Dr (Stop ID: 2750209)
  • Maxwell St at Samuel Foster Dr (Stop ID: 2750455)
  • Fragar Rd opp Mary Mackillop Primary School (Stop ID: 2750448)
  • Mary Mackillop Primary School, Fragar Rd (Stop ID: 2750111)
  • Fragar Rd opp Blue Gum Ave (Stop ID: 2750107)

Customers can view the diversion map for missed stops and route diversions.

Region
Western Sydney
Start date
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00
End date
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:00
Affected routes
791 - Penrith to Jamisontown via South Penrith (Loop Service)
793 - Penrith to Jamisontown (Loop Service)

Connecting to Country workshops provide awareness of Dhanggati Aboriginal language and culture

Busways’ Kempsey depot operates bus services on Dhangatti land and we pay respect to their elders past and present.

Note: These workshops were deferred until later this year due to health restrictions.

For millennia, Australia’s Aboriginal elders have been working with the younger generations to pass on their language and culture histories so they can be carried on for years to come.

782: Pasturegate Avenue, Werrington Downs diversion

Due to roadworks along Pasturegate Avenue, Werrington Downs a diversion will be in place from Monday 16 August 2021 for approximately 3 weeks (weather permitting).

Missed Stops

  • Pasturegate Ave before Wintercorn Row (Stop ID: 2747141)
  • Pasturegate Ave opposite Wintercorn Row (Stop ID: 2747249)

Nearest alternative stop

  • Trinity Dr at Pasturegate Ave (Stop ID: 2747140)
  • Trinity Dr opp Pasturegate Ave (Stop ID: 2747250)
  • Greenbank Dr after Pasturegate Ave (Stop ID: 2747142)
  • Greenbank Dr opp Pasturegate Ave (Stop ID: 2747248)

​Route 782 will be diverted via Trinity Drive, Dunheved Road and Greenbank Drive, customers can view the diversion map for missed bus stops and diversion route.

Region
Western Sydney
Start date
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00
End date
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00
Affected routes
782 - St Marys to Penrith via Werrington

Updated 7.30am 5 August Gordon Street, Port Macquarie diversion has been cancelled

  • Road work has been cancelled for Gordon St, Port Macquarie.

Due to road works along Gordon Street (Eastbound Lane Only) between Hastings River Drive and Horton Street buses will be diverted along Buller Street and William Street and miss two stops from 6pm Thursday 5 August until 6am Friday 7 August 2021 (Night Work ONLY)

Missed Stops

  • Gordon St before Gore St (Stop ID: 2444191)
  • Port Macquarie Coast Stop, Gordon St (Stop ID: 2444192)

Passengers can view the diversion map for missed stops and diversion route.

Region
Port Macquarie
Start date
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:00
End date
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:00
Affected routes
322 - Lighthouse Plaza to Port Macquarie via Shelly Beach
324 - Lighthouse Beach to Port Macquarie via Private Hospital
325 - The Ruins Way to Port Macquarie
334 - Lighthouse Plaza to Port Macquarie
333 - Kendall to Port Macquarie via Bonny Hills
336 - Port Macquarie to Wauchope (Loop Service)
341 - Port Macquarie Airport to Port Macquarie
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