Due to a road traffic collision at Central Southampton, there have been severe delays to our services in and out of Southampton Central.

The slip road from Hatfield Peverel onto the A12 (Northbound) is closed for overnight roadworks from 11/05/2026 to 14/05/2026.

*This is a timed road closure: the road will be closed nightly between 21:00hrs and 05:00hrs*

This road closure will only impact the 20:45 journey from Chelmsford to Colchester. *This journey will not serve Boreham and Hatfield Peverel*

Alfred Road

Services 8 all Dead Runs

26th – 28th  May

Crookesmoor Road (lower section) has been closed by unannounced Roadworks.

Services are diverting via Crookes Valley Road, Weston Street, St Phillips Road & Upperthorpe Road.

In Both Directions.

Route now clear service back to normal running

Due to a lorry blocking the road, services are diverting in both directions

They are diverting via Hurlfield Road and Ridgeway Road in both directions.

Services to Charnock to spin at Manor Top

Services 22 / 23 / 24 / 27 / 28

Blenheim Terrace Closed Inbound

Ferrand Avenue, Bierley.

Road closure due to surface dressing works.

No time has been provided.

Service 620 operating via Bierley Lane, Currer Avenue, Heath Hall Avenue, Burnham Avenue back to route.

• *Update added 15/05/2026* The diversion route has been amended - the B1 will no longer be able to serve Telephone Exchange.

Laindon Link, Basildon is closed for daily roadworks from 15/05/2026 to 22/05/2026.

*This is a timed road closure: the road will be closed daily between 09:30hrs and 14:30hrs*

Due to the location of the road closure - the B1 will divert in both directions via Hatterill.

Perry Street, Billericay is closed for roadworks. The permit's end date is 19 May 23:59 BST.

Due to the location of the road closure - the 561 will divert in both directions via Queens Park Avenue.

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

The following services are experiencing unexpected disruption on 11/05/2026 >>

Colchester Services

51 / 52 / 55 / 56 / 57 / 87 / 104 / 320 / X20

ALL services, that travel through the City Centre, are experiencing delays due to temporary traffic lights installed on Lexden Road. Heavy traffic in and around the area.

561

Perry Street, Billericay has been unexpectantly closed due to a burst watermain. The permit's end date is 19 May.