Shetland News

Services 21 and 23
Due to a road traffic accident these services are unable to pass through Voe. Work has ceased on the Dales Lees road to enable the buses to be diverted.
Continued message
Both timetables will be running late in some areas due to the diversions.
Service 24V North Isles Integrated Service
Will depart from Tesco at 1345 and the Viking at 1400 each day until further notice.
Service 23 - 1710 departing 1700
Due to the road restriction placed back on the Dales Leas road, this service will depart at 1700 Mon-Sat until further notice
Public Bus Services
All services are operating to normal timetables.

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