I'm a disabled traveller to St Annes concerned at the lack of bus stops on diversion route

A disabled visitor to St Annes has bemoaned the lack of temporary stops on a bus diversion which is set to continue for the next three months.

Linda from London contacted The Gazette as she made her way north to stay with friends on the Richmond Point estate off Queensway at St Annes while visiting her 88-year-old mum at a care home in Blackpool.

Linda had planned to take the number 10 bus to Blackpool from the stop on Kilnhouse Lane, which is usually the closest to Richmond Point.

But Kilnhouse Lane is now closed at its junction with Queensway until September 21, while work is carried out on changes to the road system adjacent to Richmond Point.

A diversion has been put in place by highways authority Lancashire County Council via Blackpool Road North.

But Linda says there are no temporary stops on the diversion route and the nearest stop to Richmond Point during the closure, at Derwent Road, is a substantial distance further away.

“I’m a disabled traveller and I’ve booked assistance all the way,” said Linda.

“The diversion is for months and I am very disappointed that there are no temporary stops.

“I struggle with my mobility and I’m worried about my upcoming journeys to see mum.”

A spokesperson for Blackpool Transport said decisions over the siting of any temporary stops on a diversion route were made by Lancashire County Council, who were approaged for a comment.