Public Transport Service Updates
Information on changes and disruptions on local bus routes.
Important Passenger Information
Essential roadworks to take place in Knightsridge. Full details of the Road Closure
Road users in the Knightsridge area of Livingston are advised of potential disruption once essential carriage way works commence on the 23 April.
Knightsridge East Road will be closed in phases from 9.30am on Tuesday 23 April until 3.30pm on Friday 9 August to allow work on the carriageway to take place. This closure will have an impact on both local bus services and school bus provision. West Lothian Council has liaised with operators to coordinate alternative transport arrangements to mitigate the impact on services as much as possible. Details of alternative arrangements can be found below.
Local Bus Services
| Services Affected | Summary of Changes |
First Bus 26 & 26A Lothian Country 281, X27 & X28 | As a result of the road closure the services will only partially serve Knightsridge East Road. They will serve all stops from Nicholson Way to Cameron Way and will either use the Park & Ride or the loop in Cameron Way before returning westbound along Knightsridge East Road. As a result, the stop at Barclay will not be served. Passengers who normally use this stop should either make their way to the stop at the Park & Ride or Knightsridge West Road at Sutherland Way, Knightsridge Fastlink on A899 or stops on Ladywell East Road. |
Lothian Country 275 | As a result of the road closure this service will omit Ladywell East Road. Passengers who normally utilise stops oi this road will require to walk to Ladywell Fastlink on A899. |
Please refer to the bus company websites for further information and any updates during the closure.
School Bus Routes
As a result of this road closure there is a requirement to amend school bus pick up/drop off times and locations which will require to be flexible as the road work progress through each phase. The initial required route and timetable amendments can be found using the following links; details of further amendments will be made available when required:
