Runcorn’s Halton Lea Bus Station and surrounding bus routes are set to benefit from a significant upgrade starting Monday 15th September, thanks to funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. The improvements are part of the £710 million City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, which supports major transport projects across the region.

This vital investment will deliver long term benefits for bus users by improving public transport routes in Runcorn. Refurbishment work will begin this autumn at the northern busway viaduct at Runcorn Shopping City, with works expected to be completed by spring 2026.

To ensure continuity of services, a temporary bus station will operate from Second Avenue (WA7 2BS), directly beneath Halton Lea North Bus Station, which will be closed during the works. Arriva and Stagecoach will introduce new timetables for all services from Monday 15th September.

Passengers are advised to:

  • Use the temporary bus station at Second Avenue (located directly underneath Halton Lea North Station, WA7 2BS)
  • Check journey times before travelling
  • Access updated timetables from 15th September on the Halton Borough Council website here or on provider websites

The project will include essential structural repairs, infrastructure upgrades, and carriageway resurfacing to ensure the long-term resilience of Runcorn’s bus network. Any road closures will be kept to a minimum and communicated in advance via official channels.

The traffic management plan has been developed in close collaboration with bus operators and Cheshire Police to minimise disruption and maintain safe, efficient travel throughout the works.

Councillor Paul Nolan, Halton Borough Council’s Executive Board Member for Environment and Urban Renewal, said “This investment marks a step forward for public transport in Runcorn made possible through the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. It reflects the region’s commitment to improving connectivity and ensuring Halton communities benefit from high-quality, reliable public transport. These upgrades will strengthen the network and support passengers and our communities today and into the future”