Two new bus stops installed in Portsmouth to create 'socially distanced journeys'

Passengers will be able to disembark only at the stops in Unicorn Road and London Road - by the North End junction.

It is thought this will allow people to remain two metres apart at when travelling in some of Portsmouth's busiest areas.

Portsmouth City Council's traffic and transport boss, Councillor Lynne Stagg, said: 'I am pleased to see further changes being made quickly to help people travel safely.

'The new bus stops will help people keep two metres apart as they leave the bus in two of our busier locations as well as helping to keep the buses running on time.'

It comes as part of a city-wide review of all transport to allow for social distancing which has also led to three city centre road closures as well as plans for a new cycle lane along Eastern Road.

Both stops will become operational from June 8 after being identified by local bus operators First Bus and Stagecoach as places in need of assistance with social distancing.

The Unicorn Road stop will be for people going to the city centre south on First Bus services 3, 7 and 8 and Stagecoach services 20, 23 and 700.

And the London Road stop will be for passengers going to North End on First Bus services 3 and 7 and Stagecoach services 23 and 700.

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this story on portsmouth.co.uk. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription.

Subscribe to portsmouth.co.uk and enjoy unlimited access to local news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit our Subscription page now to sign up.

Our journalism costs money and we rely on advertising, print and digital revenues to help to support them. By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website.