King George Square Busway Station update

King George Square Busway Station will be closed for the rest of the day (Tuesday 22 October) due to extensive water damage caused by a burst water pipe at 2am today.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said passengers would need to plan their journeys accordingly.

“All passengers who usually travel from King George Square will need to use the Roma Street or Cultural Centre busway stations,” Mr Emerson said.

“Route 196, 199 and City Glider buses travelling to the Cultural Centre will depart from Adelaide Street Stop 43 near City Hall, and when travelling to the city they will depart from Cultural Centre station platform 1, arriving at Adelaide Street.

“While passengers are not able to access King George Square we are able use the busway in both directions as a thoroughfare only.

“Queen Street and Roma Street busway stations are open and fully operational.”

Engineers will work overnight and information about any further disruption will be provided to passengers before tomorrow morning’s peak.

The water has impacted nearby sections of road and footpaths causing damage to internal lifts and escalators.

Motorists should also be aware that Roma Street (at the Station) to Ann Street is restricted to one lane.

For further updates please check TransLink’s website www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30.

[ENDS] 22 October 2013

Media contact: Stephanie Shield 0418 186 625