A129 London Road, Rayleigh will be closed for roadworks, on a nightly basis, from Thursday 7th March to Saturday 9th March 2024 (between 19:00 and 05:00 hours).

The following bus services will be placed on diversion:

20

25

X30

Service 20

Due to the location of the road closure, the 20 service will divert (in both directions) via Hambro Hill and Hockley Road.

Whilst placed on diversion - the 20 service will not serve the following bus stops:

Bradfield Road, Manningtree will be closed for utility asset works on Friday 15th March 2024 (between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30).

Service 104 will be permitted through the road closure.

Please note: there might be slight delays to service as the bus will be required to wait to be let through the closure.

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

St Christopher Road, Colchester will be closed for roadworks, from Tuesday 12th March to Friday 15th March 2024 (between 20:00 and 05:00 hours).

The 2A service will divert (in both directions) via Ipswich Road. Please note. the 2A service will pick-up/drop-off passengers at bus stops on Ipswich Road whilst placed on diversion: St Johns Post Office, Myland Hall Chase and Eastwood Service Station.

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

Kings Road, Chelmsford will be closed overnight for roadworks, from Thursday 7th March to Friday 8th March 2024 (between 20:00 and 06:00 hours).

The C2 service will divert (in both directions) via Broomfield Road, Patching Hall Lane, Partridge Avenue and North Avenue.

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

Vicarage Road, Roxwell will be closed for roadworks from Monday 4th March to Wednesday 6th March 2024.

Due to the location of the road closure the 46 service will divert, in both directions, via the A1060, Boyton Cross Lane and Stonehill Road.

The following bus stops will not be served:

• The Hare
• Green Lane
• Village Hall

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

First Norwich has been supporting Norfolk Police with targeting drivers who choose to use their mobile phone behind the wheel. 

Officers will be equipped with video recording equipment onboard designated routes, supplied by First Bus. They will use the vantage point of the bus to identify passing motorists who are committing offences whilst driving.

Monday 4th March 2024: Cancelled Journeys

We regret to inform you that a number of our Colchester services have been cancelled today. We understand the frustration and inconvenience this may have caused you.

Please be assured that we are working tirelessly to restore full service as soon as possible. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we strive to get the services running smoothly again.

Temporary diversion of route 20 Monday 4th March.

Due to technical difficulties, route 20 will be diverted via Kiln Road, North Hill, and A32 Wickham Road in both directions.
We regret that will are unable to serve Funtley Village or Mayles Lane until this issue has been resolved.