18, 18a, 51, 56, 57s, 73, 95, 272 & 798 Services - Monday 2nd until Friday 20th March (at all times)
Paternoster Row will be closed for emergency works in both directions.
18, 18a, 73, 272 OUTBOUND services will divert via Flat Street, Fitzalan Square & Arundel Gate.
18, 18a, 73, 95, 272 & 798 INBOUND services divert via Arundel Gate, Angel Street, Castle Street, Haymarket, Fitzalan Square, Flat Street & CBS.
This year, the local bus operator is sponsoring the new playing kit for Bradford Bulls women’s team, strengthening an ongoing relationship built on shared community values and a commitment to sustainability.
Building on the success of last year’s partnership, Bradford Bulls and First Bus are also extending their relationship beyond matchdays to focus on supporting the community. This includes delivering a dedicated training programme for the club’s wheelchair rugby team, helping players and the public build confidence and independence when boarding and alighting buses.
The services are not disrupted/cancelled due to operational issues:
Mansfield road now open services back to normal running
Mansfield Road, Aston Springs has been closed by police at the railway bridge.
The services are not via Mansfield Road, A57 (over the M1), Red Lion roundabout & Kiveton Lane (Saxon PH) in both directions.
The following services are experiencing unexpected disruption on 02/03/2026 >>
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13:10 Chelmsford Bus Station -> Southend-on-Sea - This departure is likely to be significantly delayed as there is an obstruction on-route - delaying previous journey.
SOUTH ESSEX - ALL ROUTES
The A13 / A130 slip road (to Sadlers Farm Roundabout) is obstructed. SOUTH ESSEX - ALL ROUTES are all likely to experience significant delays due to increased traffic in and around the area.
Mansfield Road, Aston Springs, has been closed by police at the railway bridge.
Services are diverting via Mansfield Road, A57 (over the M1), Red Lion roundabout & Kiveton Lane (Saxon PH) in both directions.
*UPDATED*
This matter is still ongoing.
Grafton Bridge has been closed by the police.
Services are diverting via Greasbrough Road in both directions.
We are unable to serve Parkgate Retail at this time.
*UPDATED*
The Colchester Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday 8th March 2026.
Whilst the event is in progress, traffic management will be enforced to ensure the safety of all event participants:
Colchester High Street will be closed from 09:00 to 10:30hrs.
Due to the location of the event - multiple services will experience delays - this will disrupt services in South, Mid and North Essex. Please continue to check this page as we will continue to add information in the lead-up to the event.