Wolverhampton's Pipers Row bus congestion misery finally coming to an end
City centre congestion is set to be eased as National Express relocates to Wolverhampton's bus station this weekend.
The company will be moving from its current stop on Pipers Row into the station from Sunday (5).
The move will relieve drivers of congestion caused by buses and coaches which block the road, especially during peak times.
The move is part of the city's £120 million Interchange plans and will pave the way for enabling works to start this summer on the Midland Metro extension - which are expected to cause more traffic for drivers as a raft of road closures are put in place.
Wolverhampton council's deputy leader, Councillor Peter Bilson, said: "We are delighted National Express have agreed to operate from the bus station.
"The move will change traffic patterns for the better in the Pipers Row area of the city.
"It is an exciting time for the Interchange project in Wolverhampton, with partners working closely together to deliver a transport hub that better connects people."
National Express - the UK's largest coach operator - has worked closely with the council and Centro to make the £22.5m bus station its permanent home for scheduled coaches.
The interchange offers a host of enhancements to the tens of thousands of coach passengers travelling from the city.
This includes enhanced passenger safety through on site CCTV, and improved accessibility as a result of a designated coach stand and loading point with automatic doors that open when alighting and boarding.
Pete Bond, Centro director of transport services, said: "We are delighted that through working in partnership with Wolverhampton council and National Express we have been able to help facilitate a move that will be of great benefit to passengers."
National Express UK Coach Managing Director, Tom Stables, added: "This move to the Interchange is great news for customers travelling from Wolverhampton."
