Service 76 – Until further notice
Merton Road closed for unannounced road works
76 service will divert via Newman Road in both direction
On Monday 22 June there will be road works near the two stops at Elson Church.
The stops will be closed between 11;30am and 2:00pm.
Please use an alternative stop at either School Road or Ham Lane.
The stops will open as soon as the works have finished.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Service 314 Low Road West
From the 18th – 24th of June 2026 due to Water works, Low Road West in Warmsworth has now been closed. Services are using Edlington Lane from Mill Lane cross road.
Western Esplanade, Canvey Island is closed for roadworks from 24/06/2026 to 30/06/2026.
*This is a timed road closure: the road will be closed nightly between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs*
**Western Esplanade, Canvey Island will be OPEN at weekends**
Due to the location of the road closure - the 21 will divert in both directions via Long Road.
The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:
State Fayre is taking place, at Hylands Park, over the 27th/28th June weekend.
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Whilst the event is underway - Greenbury Way, Chelmsford will be closed at the roundabout with London Road.
Due to the location of the road closure - the 19 / 19A will be placed on diversion:
19 (Monday to Friday)
Towards Harlow: The 19 will divert via Westway, Writtle Road/Chelmsford Road/The Green and Ongar Road.
Link Road, Canvey Island is closed for roadworks from 22/06/2026 to 24/06/2026.
Due to the location of the road closure - the 22 / 27 will divert in both directions via Canvey Road and and Long Road.
The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:
Due to a road closure in Quay Street, all Services will divert via Western Way
Passengers are advised to you the alternative stop at Fareham Bus Station.
State Fayre is taking place, at Hylands Park, over the 27th/28th June weekend.
-> from 26/06/2026 to 29/06/2026 <-
Whilst the event is underway - Three Mile Hill, Chelmsford will be closed towards Chelmsford ONLY.
Due to the location of the road closure - the 351 will be placed on diversion:
Towards Brentwood: Normal line of route. All bus stops served.
Towards Chelmsford: The 351 will divert via the A12, B1007 and A1114. The following bus stops will not be served:
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A First Bus double-decker emblazoned with the Pride colours and a message of community support promises to be a big attraction at the Essex Pride festival this weekend (Saturday 20 June).
First Bus in Essex has been a supporter of the region’s Pride celebrations for many years and the importance of the richness that comes from diversity and inclusivity across society is one that resonates strongly with the operator’s values.
Garry Ormes, Chair of Essex Pride, said: “We are very proud at Essex Pride to be partnering with First Bus.