Stay up to date with the Western Bus Gate scheme

The Vision

The Western Bus Gate is a public realm scheme which will see the installation of a bus gate at the western end of the Esplanade, where it meets La Route de la Liberation and Gloucester Street. The project will run until August 2026.

It aims to:

• give westbound buses a quicker, priority-only route to improve efficiency
• reduce congestion at Castle Street roundabout by redirecting buses along the Esplanade
• slow traffic at the Liberation and Esplanade junction with a raised crossing for pedestrians and cyclists
• improve the area’s look and feel with greenery, a bus shelter and new street furniture at the Western Bus Gate

For more information about the project and to stay up to date with the schedule of work, visit: Western Bus Gate public realm improvements

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Phase 2B

This section of the phase will run until Saturday 21 March.

The lane closure has moved onto the Esplanade slip road while the final section of the new kerb line is completed.

Access to the car park and onto the Esplanade slip road from the avenue will be maintained.

Aerial view of phase 2B

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Previous Phases

Phase 1

Phase 1 will run from 6 October 2025 to January 2026. It involves clearing the site and dig works.

No disruption to traffic is expected and no bus diversions will be in place.

Pedestrians will be able to access all businesses and premises. Cyclists will need to use alternative bike racks – the nearest ones will be at the Esplanade.

Phase 2

Phase 2 will begin with a lane closure on Gloucester Street and will run during February half term, 16 until 20 February, to minimise disruption.

The lane will be closed to allow the removal of the existing kerbs and new kerb.

Pedestrian access is maintained at all times.