Service 87 | Greenstead Road, Colchester | WEEK & WEEKEND road closures

Mersea Road, Colchester is closed for overnight roadworks from 20:00hrs on Tuesday 4th February to 05:00hrs Wednesday 5th February 2025.

Due to the location of the road closure the S8 service will divert in both directions via Military Road and Roberts Road.

The following bus stop(s) will not be served:

• Colchester Town Railway Station (Stop C)
• Napier Road
• Plum Hall

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Bicknacre Road, Danbury is closed for roadworks from Monday 3rd February to Friday 7th February 2025.

Due to the location of the road closure the 336 service will divert in both directions via A414 and B1418.

The following bus stop(s) will not be served:

• Danbury Eves Corner
• The Common
• Moor Hall Lane
• Peartree Lane
• The White Swan

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

The Army and Navy Roundabout, Chelmsford is closed for overnight roadworks on Tuesday 4th February 2025.

The roundabout is scheduled to be closed from 20:00hrs on 04/02/2025 and is to re-open from 05:00hrs on 05/02/2025.

Due to the location of the road closure the following services will be placed on diversion:

• C5
• C7
• C57
• 31/336
• 71/71X/371
• X10/X30

C5

Towards Chelmsford: Normal line of route - No diversion required. All bus stops served.

Towards Heath Drive, Moulsham Lodge: The C5 service will divert, after serving Parkway, via Manor Road, Goldlay Road, Lynmouth Gardens and Lynmouth Avenue before returning to normal line of route on Lady Lane. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: Army & Navy

C7

Towards Chelmsford: Normal line of route - No diversion required. All bus stops served.

Towards Galleywood: Service C7 will divert, after serving Parkway, via Odeon Roundabout, New London Road, Moulsham Street, Wood Street, Longstomps Avenue, Gloucester Avenue, Loftin Way, Beehive Lane and Baddow Road before returning to normal line of route on Meadgate Avenue. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: Army & Navy

C57

Towards Chelmsford: Normal line of route - No diversion required. All bus stops served.

Towards Galleywood: The C57 service will divert, after serving Parkway, via Manor Road, Goldlay Road, Lynmouth Gardens, Lynmouth Avenue, Lady Lane, Princes Road, Waterson Vale and Gunson Gate before returning to normal line of route on Loftin Way. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: 

• Army & Navy
• Meadgate Avenue
• The Beehive

31/336

Towards Chelmsford: Normal line of route - No diversion required. All bus stops served.

Towards Burnham-on-Crouch/South Woodham Ferrers: The 31 and 336 services will divert, after serving Parkway, via Odeon Roundabout, New London Road, Moulsham Street, Wood Street, Longstomps Avenue, Gloucester Avenue, Loftin Way and Beehive Lane before returning to normal line of route on Baddow Road. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: 

• Army & Navy
• Meadgate Avenue

71/71X/371

Towards Colchester: Normal line of route - No diversion required. All bus stops served.

Towards Chelmsford: The 71, 71X and 371 services will divert, after serving Chelmer Village, via Chelmer Road, Sandford Road, Springfield Road and High Bridge Road before returning to normal line of route on Parkway. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: Army & Navy

X10/X30

Towards Stansted Airport: Normal line of route - No diversion required. All bus stops served.

Towards Southend-on-Sea: The X10 and X30 services will divert, after serving Chelmsford Bus Station, via New London Road, Moulsham Street, Wood Street, Galleywood Road, Stock Road and the A12 before returning to normal line of route on Rettendon Bypass (A130). The following bus stop(s) will not be served: Army & Navy

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Greenstead Road, Colchester is closed for roadworks, on a daily basis, from Monday 3rd February to Sunday 9th February 2025.

• Monday to Friday - The road is scheduled to be closed from 07:00 and is to re-open from 19:00.
• Saturday - The road is scheduled to be closed from 08:00 and is to re-open from 18:00.
• Sunday - The road is scheduled to be closed from 09:00 and is to re-open from 14:00.

Due to the location of the road closure the 87 service will divert in both directions via Ipswich Road and Saint Andrew's Avenue.

The following bus stop(s) will not be served in both directions: 

• Greenstead Road
• Kerry Court
• Tabor Road
• Davey Close
• Station Road
• The Hythe - Tesco Store

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Sections of Baddow Road/Van Dieman's Road, Chelmsford are closed for overnight roadworks on Monday 3rd February 2025.

The roundabout is scheduled to be closed from 20:00hrs on 03/02/2025 and is to re-open from 05:00hrs on 04/02/2025.

Due to the location of the road closure the C5, C7, C57, 31 and 336 services will be placed on diversion:

C5

Towards Chelmsford City Centre: Normal line of route - No diversion required. All bus stops served.

Towards Heath Drive, Moulsham Lodge: The C5 service will divert, after serving Parkway, via Manor Road, Goldlay Road, Lynmouth Gardens and Lynmouth Avenue before returning to normal line of route on Lady Lane. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: Army & Navy

C7

Towards Galleywood: Service C7 will divert, after serving Army & Navy, via Essex Yeomanry Way before returning to normal line of route on Maldon Road. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: 

• Whitehouse Crescent
• Meadgate Shops
• Bramwoods Road
• Tabors Avenue
• Tyrells Way

Towards Chelmsford City Centre: Service C7 will divert, after Whitehouse Crescent, via Baddow Road and Essex Yeomanry Way before returning to normal line of route on Parkway. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: Meadgate Avenue.

C57

Towards Galleywood: Service C57 will divert, after serving Army & Navy, via Essex Yeomanry Way, Maldon Road, Tabors Hill and Baddow Road before returning to normal line of route on Beehive Lane. The following bus stop(s) will not be served: Meadgate Avenue

Towards Chelmsford City Centre: Service C57 will divert, after serving Loftin Way, via Baddow Road, Tabors Hill, Maldon Road and Essex Yeomanry Way before returning to normal line of route on Parkway. The following bus stop(s) will not be served:

• The Beehive
• Meadgate Avenue

31/336

Services 31/336 will divert in both directions via Essex Yeomanry Way. The following bus stop(s) will not be served in both directions:

• Meadgate Avenue
• The Beehive
• Longfield Road
• The Blue Lion
• The Kings Head
• Chelmerton Avenue

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Chelmsford Road, Barnston, Dunmow will be closed for roadworks from 08:00 on Saturday 1st February to 23:59 on Sunday 2nd February 2025.

Due to the location of the roadworks the 42A, X10 and X30 services will be placed on diversion:

42A

Service 42A will divert in both directions via Essex Regiment Way (B1008), Braintree Road (A131) and A120. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• Apple Tree Corner
• Ford End School
• Back Lane
• Sandon Hill
• Black Chapel Lane
• Onslow Green
• Church School
• High Easter Road

X10

Service X10 will divert in both directions via Essex Regiment Way (B1008), Braintree Road (A131) and A120. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• Ford End School
• Black Chapel Lane
• Onslow Green
• Church School

X30

Service X30 will divert in both directions via Braintree Road (A131) and A120. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• Ford End School
• Black Chapel Lane
• Onslow Green
• Church School

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Western Esplanade, Canvey Island is closed for overnight roadworks from Thursday 30th January to Saturday 1st February 2025.

The road is to be closed from 20:00hrs each night and is to re-open from 05:00hrs the next morning.

Due to the location of the road closure the 21 service will divert in both directions via Long Road.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• Thames Road
• Jasmine Close
• Cleveland Road
• Beachway
• Grafton Road
• Parkway
• Poplar Road

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Tollgate West, Stanway, Colchester is closed for roadworks from Thursday 30th January to Sunday 2nd February 2025.

Due to the location of the road closure the 320, 371, X70 and S2 services will divert in both directions via London Road.

The following bus stop(s) will not be served:

• Stanway Tollgate Centre (Eastbound)
• Stanway Tollgate Centre (Westbound)

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Maldon Road (A414), Maldon is closed for overnight roadworks from Wednesday 22nd January to Saturday 22nd February 2025.

The road is to be closed from 19:00hrs each night and is to re-open from 06:00hrs the next morning.

Due to the location of the road closure the 31/331/332 services will divert in both directions via B1010, Baron's Lane, Fambridge Road and Limebrook Way.

The following bus stops will not be served:

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

A section of White Hart Lane, Chelmsford is closed for overnight roadworks from Monday 6th January to Saturday 29th March 2025.

The road is to be closed from 19:00hrs and is to re-open from 05:00hrs the next morning.

Due to the location of the road closure the C9 and C10 services will be placed on diversion:

C9

Towards Beaulieu Park:

Service C9 will divert via Essex Regiment Way, serve bus stops on Regiment Gate and continue diversion via Regiment Gate and Centenary Way before recommencing normal line of route on Armistice Avenue.

Towards Chelmsford City Centre:

Service C9 will divert after serving bus stops on Regiment Gate and Armistice Avenue before diverting via Centenary Way (north-bound direction), Regiment Gate and Essex Regiment Way before returning to normal line of route.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• William Porter
• Centenary Way
• Goldenacres*
• Daffodil Way
• Mountbatten Way**
• Blacksmith Close***
  • * Service C11 will serve Goldenacres bus stop.
  • ** Service C10 will serve Mountbatten Way bus stops in both directions.
  • *** Service C10 will serve Blacksmith Close (towards Channels only).

C10

Service C10 will divert in both directions via Essex Regiment Way and Regiment Gate. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• William Porter
• Centenary Way
• Goldenacres
• Daffodil Way

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.