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Port Macquarie bus service changes

From Thursday 21 November 2024, a temporary shuttle bus service will connect passengers to Route 322 bus services as planned roadworks commence near Lighthouse Plaza Shopping Centre.

Emerald Drive at Ocean Drive will re-open, and Matthew Flinders Drive at Ocean Drive will close from 21 November until the end of February.

The changes will impact several bus routes and school services in the area.

Routes affected:

  • 322 - Lighthouse Plaza to Port Macquarie via Shelly Beach
  • 323 - Port Macquarie to Lighthouse Beach (Loop Service)
  • 333 - Kendall to Port Macquarie via Bonny Hills
  • 334 - Lighthouse Plaza to Port Macquarie

Route 322 will run from the bus stop at Pacific Drive after Waterview Close (Stop ID: 2444262) connecting with a free shuttle service to allow passengers to travel to/from Lighthouse Plaza.

Shuttle service will run to and from temporary stop at Matthew Flinders Drive and eastern end of Kelvin Grove via Matthew Flinders Drive, Bangalay Road, Pacific Drive and Ocean Drive to Lighthouse Plaza.

  • Missed stop: Ocean Dr at Matthew Flinders Dr (Stop ID: 2444201)
  • Nearest alternative stop: Lighthouse Plaza, Emerald Dr (Stop ID: 244468)

Service changes

  • Route 322 will start and finish at temporary stop in Matthew Flinders Drive at Kelvin Grove.
  • Route 323 will be temporarily discontinued and replaced by routes 322 & 324.
  • Route 333 to Laurieton will divert from Ocean Drive to Emerald Drive, Lighthouse Plaza due to temporary closure of bus stop (Ocean Drive at Matthew Flinders Drive).
  • Route 334 to set down at Lighthouse Plaza, Emerald Drive due to temporary closure of bus stop (Ocean Drive at Matthew Flinders Drive).

School services affected

  • School routes S443, S444, S445, S458, S462, S522, S554, S559, S562, S566, S567, S586, S590, S595, and S597 will also be adjusted.

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