Detour for Estuary Rd road works - Route 653 (from 5/01/2026 until further notice)
From Tuesday 6th January there will be road works on Estuary Rd that will require school route 653 to detour from its usual route until further notice.
Morning trips travelling towards Chisnallwood Intermediate will have no detour required.
Afternoon trips travelling towards Southshore will continue the normal route to Estuary Rd, take the 1st exit at the Bridge St roundabout, turn right on Pine Ave, veer left to stay on Pine Ave, and continue on Rockinghorse 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 Marine Pde road works – Route 653 (from 29/01/2026 until 5/02/2026)
From Thursday 29th January for 8 days there will be road works on Marine Pde that will require school route 653 to detour from its usual route.
Morning trips travelling towards Chisnallwood Intermediate will not be impacted.
Afternoon trips travelling towards Southshore will follow the normal route to Marine Pde, turn right on Leaver Tce, turn left on Tonks St, turn right on Bowhill Rd, take the 1st exit at the Keyes Rd roundabout, turn left on Hawke St, take the 2nd exit at the Shaw Ave roundabout, and turn right on Marine Pde 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.