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Closure of Knowsley Road affecting sky blue 16 & Football F23

27th Aug 2026 - 4th Sep 2026

Due to Knowsley Road between Long Lane and Addiscombe Chase being blocked due to roadworks, the sky blue 16 is following a diversion:

sky blue 16 towards Purley will divert via Long Lane, A329 U-turn at Knowsley Road roundabout & New Hill, serving all stops along the diversion.
sky blue 16 towards Central Reading will divert via New Hill, U-turn at Knowsley Road roundabout A329 & Long Lane

Football F23 will U-turn at Knowsley Road roundabout and divert via Long Lane.

Diversion Bus Stop Information:
sky blue 16 while on diversion towards Purley will not call at 'Addiscombe Chase', 'Warley Rise' and 'Goodliffe Gardens'. Towards Central Reading will not call at 'Goodliffe Gardens', 'Warley Rise', 'Talbot Way' and 'Addiscombe Chase'.
For services towards Purley, please use 'Denefield School' or 'Footpath to Highfield Road'.
For services towards Central Reading, please use 'Footpath to Highfield Road' or 'Denefield School'.

Alternatively, you can use stops along the roads listed on the diversion route where bus stops are available. Please clearly hail the bus as it approaches.

We are very sorry for the disruption to your journey and thank you for your patience.