51/53/53A | Military Road, Colchester | ROAD CLOSED | 12/01 - 16/01
North Essex
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LocationMilitary Road, Colchester
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CauseUtility Repair and Maintenance Works
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ResponsibilityUK Power Networks
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Effective12/01/2026 - 16/01/2026
*SERVICE DISRUPTION 16/01/2026* Due to heavy congestion - the 51 / 53 services are unable to use their pre-planned diversion routes. The 51 and 53 services are now operating as follows:
- 51 to divert in both directions via Old Heath Road, Abbot's Road, Mersea Road and Roberts Road.
- 53 to divert in both directions via Barn Hall Avenue, Churchill Way, Normandy Avenue, Mersea Road and Roberts Road.
The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:
- Garrison Church [51/53]
- Recreation Ground [51/53]
- Worsnop House [51/53]
- Scarletts Road [51/53]
- Barn Hall Avenue - towards Rowhedge only [53]
- Post Office [53]
- Abbot's Road [53]
*The 51 and 53 services will remain on these diversions until 20:00hrs*
Following 20:00hrs - the 51 and 53 service will either return to previous diversion route or normal line of route.
Military Road, Colchester is closed for roadworks. The permit's end date is: 16 Jan 23:00 GMT.
Due to the location of the road closure, the 51, 53 and 53A services will be placed on diversion:
51 / 53 / 53A
Towards Wivenhoe/Rowhedge: The 51, 53 and 53A services will divert via Mersea Road, Abbot's Road and Old Heath Road. The following bus stops will not be served:
- Military Road
- Lookers Garage
- Garrison Church
- Recreation Ground
- Worsnop House
- Scarletts Road
- Canwick Grove
- Unity Close
- Churchill Way
- Brittany Way
- Stalin Road
- Roosevelt Way
- Barn Hall Avenue
- Old Heath Post Office
- Abbot's Road
Towards Colchester City Centre: The 51 service will divert, after serving Recreation Ground, via Wimpole Road, Brook Street, East Hill, Queen Street/St Botolphs Street and Osborne Street. The following bus stops will not be served:
- Garrison Church
- Mill Street
- Military Road
We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.