• Location
    Maldon Road, Colchester
  • Cause
    Utility Asset Works
  • Responsibility
    Cadent
  • Effective
    02/03/2026 - 18/05/2026
  • *Update added 05/05/2026* The diversion route, towards the city centre, has been amended.
  • *Update added 05/05/2026* The permit has been extended and will no longer end 20 Apr. The permit's end date is now: 18 May 23:59 BST.
  • *Update added 17/03/2026* Salisbury Avenue has re-opened -  56 / 57 / 1A / 75 will no longer divert via Beaconsfield Avenue.
  • *Update added 16/03/2026* 56 / 57 have also been placed on diversion due to location of roadworks on Maldon Road.
  • *Update added 13/03/2026* The permit has been extended and will no longer end 13 Mar 17:00 BST. The permit's end date is now: 20 Apr.

Maldon Road, Colchester is closed for roadworks. The permit's end date is: 18 May 23:59 BST.

Due to the location of the road closure - the 1A / 56 / 57 / 75 / 375 will be placed on diversion:

1A / 75 / 375

Towards Colchester City Centre: The 1A / 75 / 375 will divert via Salisbury Road and Butt Road. The following bus stops will not be served:

  • Creffield Road
  • Maldon Road

Towards Shrub End / Maldon / Chelmsford: The 1A / 75 / 375 will divert via Butt Road, Salisbury Road and Drury Road. The following bus stops will not be served:

  • Maldon Court
  • Creffield Road
  • Ireton Road
  • Cambridge Road

*Passengers for/from Maldon Road are advised to board/disembark the 1A / 75 / 375 at bus stops before/after diversion route:*

  • Towards Colchester City Centre: Ireton Road
  • Towards Shrub End / Maldon / Chelmsford: Crouch Street

56 / 57

Towards Colchester City Centre: The 56 / 57 will operate to normal line of route.

Towards Layer-de-la-Haye / Baronswood Way: The 56 / 57 will divert via Butt Road. The following bus stops will not be served:

  • Maldon Court

*Passengers for/from Maldon Road are advised to board/disembark the 56 / 57 at bus stops before diversion route:*

  • Towards Layer-de-la-Haye / Baronswood Way: Crouch Street

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

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