Durham Bus Station closure - here are details of temporary bus stops

The facility closes on Monday February 15, after which a range of new bus stops will be introduced on North Road and at Milburngate.

The outdated facility will be replaced with a new spacious transport hub built, designed to increase the overall space for passengers in a light and airy setting.

• More details on the timetable of work

There will also be improved facilities, such as increased toilet provision, including parent and child and a changing facility, as well as increased seating and space in the passenger circulation and waiting areas.

Investment in the new station is part of Durham County Council's plans to support the county in its economic recovery following the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Temporary bus stops will available on North Road and Milburngate, with the stops being available for passengers to use while work is ongoing.

Construction is due to start in spring 2021 with the completed building open to the public by Summer 2022.

Durham county councillor and City of Durham parish councillor Richard Ormerod, who represents Elvet and Gilesgate, said: "We've waited a long time for this to happen.

"Working with the council we managed to secure a green wall and solar panels. We will have a building which is safer, greener, more attractive and more user-friendly than the old one."

Go North East has released details of the temporary bus stops.

Check your service below and view the map.

• X-lines X5 and X15 to Consett – Stand M

• Durham Diamond 16 and 16A to Stanley and Castleside – Stand M

• Prince Bishops 20 to Sunderland and South Shields – Stand L

• X-lines X20 to Langley Park – Stand B

• X-lines X20 to Sunderland – Stand J

• Angel 21 to Newcastle – Stand H

• X-lines X21 to Bishop Auckland – Stand G

• X-lines X21 to Newcastle – Stand H

• Durham Cathedral Bus service 40 will run direct from Rail Station across Castle Chare, omitting North Road/Millburngate

• Service 50 to South Shields – Stand H

• Service 59 to Arnison Centre – Stand B

• Service 59 to Wheatley Hill – Stand K

• indiGo 204 to Pittington – Stand J

• indiGo 208 to Peterlee – Stand J

• indiGo 265 to Seaham – Stand J

Durham County Council bus stop maps

Stand B

• X-lines X20 to Langley Park

• Service 59 to Arnison Centre

Stand G

• X-lines X21 to Bishop Auckland

Stand H

• Angel 21 to Newcastle

• X-lines X21 to Newcastle

• Service 50 to South Shields

Stand J

• indiGo 204 to Pittington

• indiGo 208 to Peterlee

• indiGo 265 to Seaham

• X-lines X20 to Sunderland

Stand K

• Service 59 to Wheatley Hill

Stand L

• Prince Bishops 20 to Sunderland and South Shields

Stand M

• X-lines X5 and X15 to Consett

• Durham Diamond 16 and 16A to Stanley and Castleside