In response to the upcoming six-week closure of Maes y Gwernen road bridge in Morriston, First Cymru has announced a temporary shuttle service to ensure continued access to Morriston Hospital.
First Cymru say the shuttle will operate between the Deer’s Leap pub bus stop and the hospital, providing a vital link for patients, staff, and visitors during the disruption.
George Burton, Head of Network for First Bus in Wales, emphasised the importance of maintaining public transport access to the hospital and outlined the collaborative efforts behind the solution. He explained that due to time constraints and staffing limitations, the existing Service 4 route could not be diverted. Instead, a dedicated shuttle will be introduced to bridge the gap.
Mr Burton said: ““Due to upcoming roadworks affecting service to Morriston Hospital, we will introduce a temporary shuttle service from Deers Leap/Cwmrhydyceirw Roundabout to maintain access to the hospital. We have worked closely with the South Wales Trunk Road Agent and the Welsh Government to provide the shuttle, as both organisations also recognise the need to minimise impact on the travelling public.
“Due to limited timescales and staffing constraints we are unable to divert the existing service 4, and instead our dedicated shuttle will run every 30 minutes, every day whilst the 4 is running starting from 18th July for six weeks. The service will operate between the Deer’s Leap pub bus stop and the hospital, with connections – at either end – to service 4 buses. Customers will not be required to show their ticket or pay again to access the shuttle bus.
“This temporary measure maintains public transport for passengers while minimising disruption, and we’d appreciate customers’ understanding during this temporary arrangement. More detail about the shuttle service will be published on the First Bus website in the coming weeks.”
