We're making some adjustments to our Solent network from Saturday 26th July

These changes include revised frequencies on Services 1 and 3, the introduction of a new express service, the X3, and timetable updates to Services X4 and X5. 

The new X3 service will provide a direct link between Fareham and South Parade Pier, offering a faster journey and serving customers travelling to and from Southsea.

Church Road, Boreham is closed for roadworks from 17/06/2026 to 19/06/2026.

Due to the location of the road closure - the 71 / 73A / 73B will divert in both directions via Main Road (B1137).

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

• Old Forge Road
• Butterfield Road
• St Andrew Church
• Haselfoot Road (73A / 73B)
• Plantation Road

Passengers are advised to use the following alternate bus stop(s) to board/disembark services:

Bergholt Road, Colchester is closed for overnight roadworks from 18/06/2026 to 19/06/2026.

*This is a timed road closure: the road will be closed nightly between 18:00hrs and 06:00hrs*

Due to the location of the road closure - the 53  / 53A will be unable to serve West Bergholt. All journeys will terminate / recommence at North Station, Colchester.

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

Colchester Road, West Bergholt is closed for overnight roadworks. The permit's end date is 17 Jun.

*This is a timed road closure: the road will be closed nightly between 19:30hrs and 06:00hrs*

Due to the location of the road closure - the 53 will be placed on diversion:

Towards West Bergholt: Normal line of route. All bus stops served.

Towards Colchester City Centre: The 53 will divert via Mumford Road and Chapel Road. The following bus stops will not be served:

*Update added 26/06/2026* The road closure has been extended and will no longer end on 22/06/2026.

Layer Road, Colchester is closed for daily roadworks from 20/06/2026 to 26/06/2026.

*This is a timed road closure: the road will be closed daily between 10:00hrs and 15:00hrs*

Due to the location of the road closure - the 56 and 57 will be placed on diversion:

56

Sudbury Road, Downham is closed for roadworks. The permit's end date is 1 Jul 23:59 BST.

Due to the location of the road closure - the 13A / 13B will divert in both directions via Crowsheath Lane and Hawkswood Road.

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

• Downham Village Hall
• Castledown Road

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

Due to Road works on Blue Boar Lane, Services 11, 11A, 12 won't be unable to serve Tesco's till the 28th June 2026.

Due to a closure of Ranworth Road, Blofield Heath, Service 15 will not be able to serve Blofield Heath. This is expected to be in place for the rest of today.

Main Street / Burnbrae Road Closure

Due to an unexpected closure of the turn Stane Main St between Burnbrae Rd and Manse Rd will be closed until Sunday 21st

Service 266 should use the following diversion until further notice.

Service 266 towards Shotts: Normal route through Springhill to Torbothie Road, then left into Main Street, continue into Stane Road, right onto the A71, right into Burnbrae Road, continue into Station Road, then normal route to terminus.

Scottish Power works on Garscube Road at Maryhill Road

Services 60, 60A, 61 and M3 facing delays as a result of the above work, due to traffic being diverted via Maryhill Road