The following services are experiencing unexpected disruption on 22/01/2026 >>
C5
Waterson Vale, Chelmsford has re-opened. The C5 service is to return to normal line of route.
Waterson Vale, Chelmsford has been unexpectantly closed. The road is expected to be closed until 14:00hrs. The C5 will divert away from Waterson Vale until further notice. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions: Burghley Way / Lister Tye / Gunson Gate
46
Due to flooding at Boyton Cross - the 46 service is unable to use a pre-planned diversion: 46 | Vicarage Road, Roxwell | DAILY ROAD CLOSURE | 20/01 - 23/01 | First Bus
The 46 service will divert in both directions via Roxwell Road/A1060, Stortford Road and B184 until further notice.
The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:
- The Hare (on Vicarage Road)
- Green Lane
- Roxwell Village Hall
- St Michael's Drive
- Shellow Bowells
- Torrel's Hall Cottages
- Willingale Playing Fields
- The Maltsters Arms
- The Queens Head
*Please allow extra time for your journey - as delays are likely to occur due to length of diversion*
The alternate bus stops to use are:
- The Hare (on Roxwell Road)
- Roding Close (on Ongar Road)
NORTH STATION, COLCHESTER
The bus stop at North Station, Colchester (towards Colchester City Centre) is currently obstructed. Our services are currently unable to stop at the bus stop until the obstruction has been removed.
Bus Stop is now open.
B3 / B4
The obstruction has been removed. The B3 and B4 are returning to normal line of route.
The B3 and B4 are currently unable to serve Pitsea - Tesco Store and Station Lane due to a HGV on delivery is obstructing access. The B3 and B4 will serve the bus stop located on Hazlemere until further notice.
Due to higher levels of traffic along the x20 route tonight, all passengers wanting to use the x20 service in the direction of Stanstead from North Station please make your way to Colchester High Street.
Please use services 87,51,52,53 to the High Street from North Station to insure onwards travel.
Due to disruption along Paxman Avenue, the number 56 bus is stuck. This will have a knock on effect to tonight's 57 service to Saint Michaels leaving Osborne Street at 17:13. Unfortunately it will not run. Once the bus is free, we will get the service back on time for the remainder of the evening
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2026 MERSEA HIGH TIDES >>
PRE-PLANNED DIVERSIONS >>
Last updated at 16:10
