About the project
The Western Bus Gate scheme will install a bus gate at the western end of the Esplanade, where it meets La Route de la Liberation and Gloucester Street.
The project aims to:
- give westbound buses a quicker, priority-only route to improve efficiency
- reduce congestion at Castle Street roundabout by redirecting buses along the Esplanade
- slow traffic at the Liberation and Esplanade junction with a raised crossing for pedestrians and cyclists
- improve the area’s look and feel with greenery, a bus shelter and new street furniture at the Western Bus Gate
Western Bus Gate concepts designs
Map of working area
Schedule of work
Traffic disruption will be minimised where possible during the works.
Phase 1 Western Bus Gate | October to January 2026 | Site clearance and reduce dig works | Not applicable |
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Phase 2 Western Bus Gate, Esplanade and Gloucester Street | January to April 2026 | Extension of main site with advancement of kerbing, utilities works, installation of new slabs and street furniture | Lane closure and Esplanade exit road closure Lanes altered or reduced on Gloucester Street and Esplanade
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Phase 3 Western Bus Gate and Esplanade | April to August 2026 | Installation of lighting columns, completion of new slabs and street furniture install, planting and raised table | Lane closure and Esplanade exit road closure
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Access
During Phase 1:
- pedestrian access to all businesses and premises will be maintained
- cyclists will need to use the alternative bike racks provided at the Esplanade
We’ll provide details for Phase 2 and 3 nearer the time.
Bus
There won’t be bus diversions during Phase 1 of the works.
We’ll provide details for Phase 2 and 3 nearer the time.
Find more information on diversions and roadworks on LibertyBus.
gov.je