AFTER many weeks the well used bus shelter on Alphington Road opposite St Andrew's Church has finally been replaced.
Local councillor Rob Hannaford said: "I have received a lot of complaints about the absence of this shelter from residents who use it to wait for the B Bus and some of the rural services . "There are many older people and young mums in particular from this part of St Thomas who find this location more convenient, rather than walking through to Cowick Street or Exe Bridges to access the other services , especially when they have been shopping. Also this stop has a much higher than average usage as many people are going to and from Aldi.
"I understand that Clear Channel, the advertising company, are updating all of Exeter's bus shelters on a three year programme.
"This is at their expense as they retain the advertising revenue.
"The contractors removed the shelter, and then attempted to upgrade and replace it during the daytime towards the end of July but it caused significant traffic disruption."
" Following on from concerns raised by residents , the highway department confirmed to me that the works were being programmed to be done outside of traffic-sensitive hours in the late evening.
"I am very pleased to report that the new shelter has now been installed, and it also has the benefit of the new flatter and more comfortable seat design."
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