Route Updates
Halswell Rd closed bus stops - no detour (from 1/05/2024 until further notice)
There will be several closed and temporary bus stops along Halswell Rd due to the road improvements currently underway and estimated to take two and a half years. These will impact Route 7 passengers as well as some other routes that use Halswell Rd.
Please take note of the signs installed by contractors at the closed stops, directing you to the nearest stop/temporarily placed stop. Allow for additional time to get to your stop in case stops have been moved as the road works progress.
Please safely signal to your bus when it approaches, especially if visibility is restricted. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For the latest information on these works, please visit this website: NZTA Halswell Rd improvements.
Detour for Halswell Rd night works (from 22/03/2026 until 27/03/2026)
On Sunday 22nd March for 5 nights there will be road works on Halswell Rd will require the Route 7 service to detour from its usual route.
Buses travelling westbound towards Halswell will follow the normal route to Lincoln Rd, turn left on Hoon Hay Rd, turn right on Mathers Rd, turn right on McCarthy St, turn left on Rowley Ave, turn right on Hendersons Rd, turn left on Manarola Rd, take the 3rd exit at the Monsaraz Boulevard roundabout, and turn left on SH75 Halswell Rd to resume the normal route.
Buses travelling eastbound towards Queenspark will follow the normal route to SH75 Halswell Rd, turn right on Monsaraz Boulevard, take the 1st exit at the Manarola Rd roundabout, turn right on Hendersons Rd, turn left on Rowley Ave, turn right on McCarthy St, turn left on Mathers Rd, turn left on Hoon Hay Rd, and turn right on Lincoln Rd to resume the normal route.
Several stops will be affected during this detour. Find out if your stop is affected by viewing the detour map.
Detour for Burwood Rd road works (from 24/03/2026 until 25/03/2026)
On Tuesday 24th March for 2 days there will be road works on Burwood Rd will require the Route 7 service to detour from its usual route.
Buses travelling westbound towards Halswell will follow the normal route to Burwood Rd, turn right on Carlsen St, turn left on Lake Terrace Rd, and veer right to stay on Lake Terrace Rd to resume the normal route.
Buses travelling eastbound towards Queenspark will follow the normal route to Lake Terrace Rd, veer left to stay on Lake Terrace Rd, turn right on Carlsen St, and turn left on Burwood Rd to resume the normal route.
Several stops will be affected during this detour. Find out if your stop is affected by viewing the detour map.