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Service Disruptions - 25/11/2025

The following services have been impacted by operational issues on 25/11/2025 - Listed from oldest to newest >>


75 

07:05 from Osbourne Street has been cancelled. Service will restart at Tiptree at 08:46 Colchester-bound. 


25 & X30

Delays expected for Basildon-bound 25 and potentially the subsequent Southend-bound service due to delays around Highcliff and Wick Lane.

The X30 likely to experience delays towards Rettendon and their journey Stansted-bound.


100

[Updated 10:02] The 100 service is operating to normal line of route in both directions.

Delays at the Ship as there was last week with the water works. Services will divert toward Lakeside at Grays Bus Station, we are unable to serve stops from ALDI through to Lakeside.


21 / 22 / 27

Due to the temporary lights at the Haystack on Canvey Island, the above services are delayed 30 mins currently.

This will also have a knock on effect for the 20 service as buses are being delayed. 


C1 / 13/13A/13B / 46 / 351

New London Road, Chelmsford has been partially closed for emergency roadworks. The permit's end date is 28 Nov 15:35 GMT.

  • Towards Chelmsford: The C1 / 13/13A/13B / 46 / 351 services are operating to normal line of route. 
  • Departing Chelmsford: The C1 / 13/13A/13B / 46 / 351 services are diverting via Parkway and A1016.
Service: Direction of travel: Alternate bus stops to use:
C1 Galleywood
  • H&M (Stop Dc)
  • Moulsham Street
13/13A/13B Wickford
  • H&M (Stop Dc)
  • Moulsham Street
46 Chipping Ongar
  • Parkway (Stop G)
  • Robjohns Road
351 Brentwood
  • H&M (Stop Dc)
  • Westway First Depot

MERSEA ISLAND NOV 2025 TIDE TABLES - CLICK HERE >>

FOR PRE-PLANNED DIVERSIONS - CLICK HERE >>


Last updated at 10:20

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