A Derry City councillor has welcomed news from Translink that a replacement bus service will now be provided in the Skeoge area.
The previous bus service has been suspended as a result of roadworks in the area.
SDLP councillor Brian Tierney said the issue was causing "significant disruption" for people living in this community.
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However, Translink said it had worked to find a "short term solution" to the issue affecting residents in the area.
A spokesperson said "We can confirm that Foyle Metro 11a services will be temporarily extended from Clon Enagh to Glenabbey for the duration of the works period with effect from tomorrow (Wednesday 16 th March).
"It is hoped that this will address the concerns of residents in the Glenabbey area during the works period."
Meanwhile, Cllr Tierney said the previous arrangements had "unfairly impacted" those who live within the vicinity.
He said: “After the local bus route to the Skeoge area was cancelled due to roadworks and road closures in the area I was contacted by a number of concerned local residents who rely on this daily service to get them to work, school, into town and everything in between.
“After raising their concerns with Translink I’m delighted to say that they have agreed to extend the Clon Elagh service to cover Glenabbey for the remainder of the road closure."
"This is a great result for local residents who were being unfairly impacted by the loss of this vital service," he added.
“I’d like to thank Translink for all their hard work on this, they responded quickly, realised the issue and immediately went to work and addressed it.
"I’m delighted that by working together we were able to secure this for the local community and I know it will be appreciated by everyone who relies on this service.”
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