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The following services are experiencing unexpected disruption on 16/01/2026 >>

46

Due to flooding at Birds Green - the 46 service is unable to use a pre-planned diversion: 46 | Fyfield Road, Willingale, Ongar | ROAD CLOSED | 14/01 - 16/01 | First Bus

The 46 service will divert in both directions via Boyton Cross Lane, the A1060 and B184 until further notice.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• 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*

51 / 53

Due to heavy congestion - the 51 / 53 services are unable to use a pre-planned diversion: 51/53/53A | Military Road, Colchester | ROAD CLOSED | 12/01 - 16/01 | First Bus

• 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*

X20

16:48 departure from North Station, Colchester has been cancelled. Journey to be reinstated at Osborne Street, Colchester.

17:53 departure from North Station, Colchester has been cancelled. Journey to be reinstated at Osborne Street, Colchester.

*TO MAKE YOUR WAY TO OSBORNE STREET* Customers are advised to board the 52 SERVICE, at COLCHESTER RAILWAY STATION LAYBY (STAND F), to transfer to Osborne Street*.

JANUARY 2026 MERSEA HIGH TIDES - CLICK HERE >>

PRE-PLANNED DIVERSIONS - CLICK HERE >>

Last updated at 16:45