Detour for Maidstone Rd road works update (from 31/08/2025 until further notice)

From Sunday 31st August there is an update to the detour for works on Maidstone Rd that requires the Route 3 service to detour from its usual route until further notice. 

Buses travelling eastbound towards Sumner will follow the normal route along Maidstone Rd, turn left on to Waimairi Rd, continue on Waimairi Rd, take the third exit at the roundabout on to Grahams Rd, turn right on to Memorial Ave, right on to Ilam Rd and left on to Creyke Rd to resume the normal route.  

Buses travelling westbound towards the Airport will not be impacted by these works. 

Several stops will be affected during this detour. Find out if your stop is affected by viewing the detour map.