Commuters lose 100 car spaces

COMMUTER chaos is predicted to come to St Peter Port at the end of the month.

The bus terminus will move to the Crown Pier for two weeks while South Esplanade is resurfaced.

One hundred parking spaces will be suspended from Saturday 24 January.

Alternative short-term parking will be available further along South Esplanade, with 100 10-hour spaces near Havelet Bay becoming two-hour for the duration of the work.

Island Coachways MD Hannah Beacom said the company, in collaboration with the Environment Department, had considered many options to limit the impact of the temporary move.

'I would like to assure our passengers that we will provide clear signage and a sheltered waiting area and our close proximity to the permanent terminus means that we shall be running our services to timetable,' she said.

The southbound carriageway and footpath in front of the bus terminus at South Esplanade is to be resurfaced. Buses will not be able to access the terminus because southbound traffic will be diverted via Fountain Street and Le Val des Terres.