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The following services have been impacted by operational issues on 19/11/2025 - Listed from oldest to newest >>
B3 & B4
High Road, Pitsea has been unexpectantly closed due to burst water main. The permit's end date is: 01/12/2025.
Due to the location of the road closure, the B3 and B4 services have been placed on diversion:
B3
*Passengers can board/disembark the B3 service on Wickford Avenue. Please note. bus stops are located on the OPPOSITE side of the road to where the B4 service normally picks-up/drops off passengers.To Basildon Bus Station: Chevers Pawen, Chalvedon School & Dover Court*.
B4
51 / 52 / 53 / 2A / 87 / 320 / X20
Temporary traffic lights have been installed on Station Way blocking access to bus stop: Colchester Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea). The permit's end date is: Today 09:00 - 17:00.
The closest alternate pick-up/drop-off points:
351
The A12 is closed in both directions between Mountnessing and Three Mile Hill, Chelmsford.
The 351 service is currently experiencing severe delays of up to 60+ minutes.
100
Heavy traffic in and around Lakeside. The 100 service is currently experiencing severe delays. Journeys are being assessed on a case by case basis to retain punctuality -
*Passengers who are travelling, between Grays Bus Station and Lakeside, are advised to use Ensign Bus: 22 & 83*
MERSEA ISLAND NOV 2025 TIDE TABLES - CLICK HERE >>
FOR PRE-PLANNED DIVERSIONS - CLICK HERE >>
Last updated at 16:36
