Bus services in Andover have been suspended for the day and delays and cancellations are anticipated for trains due to adverse weather conditions.
Stagecoach confirmed that for safety reasons no buses will operate in the town, including the Star 1, numbers 4,6, 76 and Activ8.
Andover has been placed under a yellow weather warning for snow and ice by the Met Office until 11.55pm tonight.
Route risk assessments have confirmed that, for safety reasons, all services operated from #Andover are suspended today. This includes #Star1, #4, #6, #Activ8 and #76. Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by these unfortunate conditions, which are beyond our control.
— Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) March 18, 2018
South Western Railway has also told passengers to expect delays, cancellations and revisions of services between Exeter and Basingstoke until 6pm.
*UPDATE 18/03* Severe weather has been affecting trains between Exeter St. Davids and Basingstoke. We are anticipating disruption until 18:00 today. More information here : https://t.co/Ssj2lzz3Xm
— SWR Help (@SW_Help) March 18, 2018
Meanwhile, the Artisan Market in Andover is cancelled for today due to the high winds.
In consultation with the traders, we have made the decision to cancel Sunday's Artisan Market in Andover. Unfortunately high winds and market stalls don't go well together! Next one will be 15 April
— Test Valley BC (@TestValleyBC) March 16, 2018
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