51 / 53 | Old Heath Road, Colchester | OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURE | 18/06 -> 22/06

North Essex

  • Location
    Old Heath Road, Colchester
  • Cause
    Highway Improvement Works
  • Responsibility
    Essex County Council
  • Effective
    18/06/2026 - 22/06/2026

Old Heath Road, Colchester is closed for roadworks from 18/06/2026 to 22/06/2026.

*This is a timed road closure: the road will be closed nightly between 19:30hrs and 05:00hrs*

Due to the location of the road closure - the 51 and 53 will be placed on diversion*:

51

The 51 will divert in both directions via Mersea Road, Abbot's Road and Old Heath Road. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

  • Military Road
  • Mill Street
  • Lookers Garage
  • Garrison Church
  • Recreation Ground
  • Worsnop House
  • Scarletts Road
  • Barn Hall Avenue
  • Old Heath Post Office

53

The 51 will divert in both directions via Mersea Road and Abbot's Road. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

  • Military Road
  • Mill Street
  • Lookers Garage
  • Garrison Church
  • Recreation Ground
  • Worsnop House
  • Scarletts Road
  • Barn Hall Avenue
  • Old Heath Post Office
  • Abbot's Road

*The 51 / 53 will operate to normal line of route over the weekend - Sat (20th) and Sun (21st)*

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.

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