Tauranga‘s central city bus stops now on Durham St

The bus stop used to be situated on Willow Street, but it is now located on Durham Street. Supplied photo.

Bus users will find their Tauranga city centre bus stops just up the road on Durham and Wharf Streets.

All existing Bay of Plenty Regional Council funded bus routes have relocated from Willow Street to the temporary interchange.

There are six bus stops for urban services on Durham Street, and one on Wharf Street outside Baycourt for regional services.

The InterCity bus stop has moved from Wharf Street to Willow Street, outside the Tauranga Art Gallery, says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson.

"Due to wet weather, there is still some work to be done at the Durham Street interchange this week, including signage installation, paint markings and bus shelter windows. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work to get these last few jobs done.

"The relocation of the Willow Street interchange makes way for the development of the new civic precinct - Te Manawataki O Te Papa - and is a temporary solution while a new permanent transportation hub is developed.

"Measures to help keep bus users safe at the interchange include improved street lighting, installation of CCTV cameras and security guards on site."

Council says there have also been improvements to footpaths in the area and two new raised zebra crossings added either side of the Wharf Street/Durham Street intersection to assist with crossing the road near the interchange.

"The lift in the Spring Street car parking building provides an option to assist people with access needs to get from Grey Street to Durham Street.

"Bus shelters, seating, and information on bus routes and timetables are all available at the new interchange."

There are no changes to bus timetables as a result of the move. For more information about bus stops and timetables visit www.baybus.co.nz

Visit the Tauranga City Council website for more information about the central city bus interchange and the civic redevelopment projects.

1 comment

Shelter

Posted on 14-06-2022 08:29 | By Kancho

Winter is with us so standing waiting for buses . Last time I was I in the city I had to wait twenty minutes or more standing in Durham street in the cold wind. At least not raining but certainly puts me off ever going back into town. I spent two on my expedition hours on buses to be in town for twenty minutes. Probably saw no more than thirty people for that time. So won't be doing that again, seems most agree by the amount of pedestrians I saw


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