Due to the winter storm that is predicted to arrive later tonight and be in place through Wednesday morning and the potentially hazardous road conditions, the decision has been made to delay the start of all services on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. “The prediction of up to 0.3 inches of ice and freezing rain makes it appear like travel will potentially be very unsafe Wednesday morning. We feel this is the safest approach we could take for our staff and customers based on the predicted conditions,” stated Rad Nichols, Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) Executive Director.
Based on the current forecast, COAST plans to open at 12:00pm on Wednesday. To follow are details on COAST’s opening plan.
- Route 1: 12:30pm northbound from the Dover Transportation Center
- Route 6: 3:25pm southbound from Farmington
- Route 12N: 12:30pm from the Dover Transportation Center
- Route 12S: 12:54pm from Lilac Mall
- Route 13N: 1:00pm from Hanover Station
- Route 13S: 12:30pm from the Dover Transportation Center
- Route 14N: 12:44pm from the Rochester Park & Ride
- Route 14S: 1:00pm from the Lilac Mall
- Route 33: 12:30pm outbound from the Dover Transportation Center
- Route 34: 12:17pm Inbound from Sumner Dr.
- Route 40: 12:00pm outbound from Hanover Station
- Route 41: 12:00pm outbound from Hanover Station
- Route 43: 12:00pm outbound from Hanover Station
- All demand response services will begin at 12:00pm.
When COAST resumes service, expect delays as storm cleanup may still be affecting the roads and walkways.
Nichols commented further, “As always, when traveling after the storm, please be safe on your way to and from bus stops. Please do not wait for the bus on top of snowbanks. Find the nearest driveway opening; make sure you are visible to the bus operator and wave as the bus approaches. In low light conditions wave a lit cell phone or flashlight to make you more visible to the bus operator.” COAST recommends wearing bright clothing, having reflectors, and carrying a flashlight.
For updated information on COAST services, please tune in to area radio and television news outlets. COAST will also be using its website at www.coastbus.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/COASTbus to provide additional updates.