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| The underpass bus stops at the University |
Students and others returning to Lancaster University next month will find big improvements to the main campus bus stops at the underpass after a major refurbishment was completed over the summer. The underpass, which functions as the University bus station is very busy during term time and so summer is the best time for such projects.
- The refurbishment works undertaken include:
- clearance and repair of carriageway and pavement drainage
- installation of a new dark red tarmac pavement and waiting area
- improved lighting, refreshed road markings
- replacement of wall boarding and painting of underpass and stairwell walls
- as well as installation of new seating and noticeboards.
The works also include University and Lancaster themed ‘welcome’ graphics adjacent to the waiting areas and seating. This project builds upon the changes made in 2019, when the capacity of the underpass for both pedestrians and buses was significantly expanded through removal of the lay-by and widening of the pavement waiting area.
Whilst by its very nature the underpass can never be a particularly pleasant place to wait for a bus, the works have brought about an improvement and the Bus Users Group welcomes this investment in one of the busiest bus stops in the city It's just a shame that Lancaster bus station can't be given an upgrade as well.