🚌 Bus Diversions Impact Lane Cove Commuters on Routes 550, 545

Commuters in Lane Cove are advised of significant bus diversions affecting Route 550 and Route 545 services, stemming from a police operation underway on Waterloo Road in Macquarie Park.

Transport for NSW issued an alert detailing that both bus routes are currently being diverted. The altered path sees buses utilising Waterloo Road, Lane Cove Road, Talavera Road, and Khartoum Road before rejoining their normal routes. As a result of this diversion, two stops are being missed for passengers.

Lane Cove Road is a critical piece of infrastructure for our suburb and surrounding areas, identified as a 4.9-kilometre major suburban arterial road and a constituent part of the A3 route. It serves as a primary access point from Sydney's central and southern suburbs to the bustling North Ryde/Macquarie Park commercial and industrial hub, often experiencing substantial congestion during peak hours. The rerouting onto such a vital thoroughfare underscores the extent of the disruption for local travellers.

Both the 550 and 545 bus routes are essential connectors for many residents. Route 550 typically links Parramatta, Eastwood, Macquarie Centre, and Chatswood, while Route 545 provides service between Parramatta and Macquarie Park via Telopea and Eastwood. The current police operation, while centred in Waterloo, has a direct flow-on effect on these key inter-suburb transport links that many Lane Cove locals rely on daily.

Passengers planning to travel on these services are strongly encouraged to consult the latest real-time information from Transport for NSW or check their travel apps to understand the full impact on their journey and to seek alternative arrangements where necessary.