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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Aaliyah Rugg

Bus routes hit by Eurovision congestion

Some bus routes will be impacted this evening due to delays in the city centre.

Arriva North West has confirmed that several services will be terminated for the rest of this evening, Saturday April 29. Liverpool Queen Square services will terminate at London Road and then start their journey at London Road.

This is due to increased congestion and delays in the city centre area. The services that will be impacted include: 8, 9, 10 10B 12 13 14 15 78 76.

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Taking to social media to share the news, Arriva confirmed the services 12 and 13 would be running as usual from Queens Square. Responding to concerns over congestion and the potential increase with Eurovision, Arriva wrote: "We're in constant talks with Merseytravel and local authorities on concerning congestion levels in the city and are working to find a resolution.

"There are some 5-10 minute delays on the 12/13 services right now so please allow extra time for your journey."

Earlier today, the service 54 route was temporarily suspended due to an ongoing event, but has since resumed. Arriva North West Tweeted about the potential disruption: "Services in the Liverpool City Centre and surrounding areas are currently subject to possible delays and short-notice cancellations due to increased congestion and a technical fault with some traffic light junctions. Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling today."

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