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Services 40/71/73 Diversion Boreham Generals Roundabout

16 Oct 2021 (Chelmsford)

Services 40/71/73 Diversion - Boreham - generals roundabout closure A shuttle bus will run between Church Road Hatfield Peverel and Hatfield Peverel Station. This closure will...

Service S33 to Debden Park High School - Roadworks

11 Oct 2021 (Chelmsford)

Route Diversion for S33 Service to Debden Park High School Due to roadworks taking place on Gravel Lane, Chigwell - the S33 service is unable to serve Gravel Lane and Maypole Drive....

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Planned changes

Orsett Roundabout Weekend Closure

15 Oct 2021 (South Essex (Southend, Rayleigh, Canvey, Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood) )

Orsett Roundabout and Stanford Road will be closed from Rookery Corner to Socketts Heath from 15th October 2021 until 18th October 2021. The 5A and 5B will now terminate at...

Thurrock Bus Stop Suspensions

15 Oct 2021 (South Essex (Southend, Rayleigh, Canvey, Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood) )

Mill Lane thudjad London Rd South Stifford 19.10.21 20.10.21 Remedial works on belhalf of Cadent Gas opp The Shant thuajpt London Rd South Stifford 23.10.21 23.10.21 works carried...

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24 Sep

Colchester minor service changes 62/62B/66/88

(all areas)

There are minor enhancements to Colchester services due to the University opening From week commencing 26th September 2021 62, 62B – Colchester to Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea via University of Essex The timetable is revised, with additional service 62B journeys running between Colchester town...

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