A591 at Dunmail Rise and thus changes to the 555 in the new yesterday.
ITV Borders News -
http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2016-02-03/behind-the-scenes-on-the-a591/. A new bit of temporary road bypassing the problems is shown with a new Stagecoach Solo in the background. The new road stated as being suitable for a 29 seater bus - hence the Solo.
Stagecoach site update -
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promo...ice-555-shuttle-between-keswick-and-thirlmere.
ITV Borders advertised the shuttle as starting Monday 8th February, the Stagecoach site this morning said Tuesday 9th February and the Stagecoach site now states as soon as the temporary bridges are in place.
The new 555 shuttle will run from Grasmere <> Keswick an connects with the 555 Grasmere <> Kendal. Looks like 2 buses needed - both Solo(?) from which depots(?).
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New route to Keswick due to flood damage on the A591
COMING SOON!
Great news, Stagecoach have been working with Cumbria County Council to improve the connections between Grasmere and Keswick due to the recent flooding caused by Storm Desmond..
Significant damage was caused to the A591 and whilst we wait for the Highways Agency to rebuild the road again, we will run a shuttle service along the western shore of Thirlmere, connecting people once again to Keswick.
The new 555 shuttle timetable between Grasmere and Keswick will be available as soon as we know the temporary bridges are in place.
The 555 shuttle service between Kendal and Penrith via the A6/M6 that connects with the X4/X5 will no longer run once the new shuttle service is up and running.
Passengers using the shuttle service can also take advantage of our special fares. Buy a 1 day Explorer on the shuttle bus for only £5 or a 7 day North West megarider Gold for just £20. You can then use these tickets on any Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire service for the duration of this ticket.
