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88/88A Colchester - Halstead

Travel Alerts

71 / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 18th of October 2025

The 71 from Colchester which departs at 11:05 has broken down.  

The service will recommence at Marks Tey scheduled for 1130 but will be approx 20 minutes delayed. 

Read more of 71 / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 18th of October 2025

C8 / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 18th of October 2025

The C8 which departs Bealieu Park at 10:30 is delayed following a breakdown.

A new bus is coming to replace and service will run once this has took place.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Read more of C8 / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 18th of October 2025

100 / London Road / SERVICE DISRUPTION 18th of October 2025

The route 100 is diverting between Moore Avenue and Grays Bus Station.

This is due to an incident after Moore Avenue.

Roseberry and ALDI will be missed during this time.

Read more of 100 / London Road / SERVICE DISRUPTION 18th of October 2025

54, 57 and 56 / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 18th of October 2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be a reduced service on 54, 57 and 56 today. 

Sorry for any inconvenience caused

Read more of 54, 57 and 56 / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 18th of October 2025

51, 52, 53, 53A, 2A, 87, X20 & 68 / North Station / 20th - 26th of October 2025

North Station 

20th – 26th October

19:30 – 05:00

51, 52, 53, 53A, 2A, 87, X20 & 68

Towards North Station from City Centre:

After serving Middleborough services will operate via Westway (A134), Colne Bank, Station Way (A134), Essex Hall & Station Way (North Station Layby).

Towards Colchester City Centre from Highwoods / North Station:

After the North Station services will operate via Middleborough/North Hill.

Read more of 51, 52, 53, 53A, 2A, 87, X20 & 68 / North Station / 20th - 26th of October 2025

Highwoods Square / 51& 52 / DIVERSION 20th of October 2025

20th- 21st of October 2025 08:00 – 16:00

Highwoods Square – Temporary Access Restriction.

Highwoods Square will not be accessible due to ongoing roadworks.

Service 51: Services will be operating via Derwent Road & Highwoods Square.

Service 51 will still be serving the Highwoods Approach bus stops on both sides of the road.

Service 52: Services will be operating via Eastwood Drive & Highwoods Square.

Highwoods Square will not be served during the roadworks.

Read more of Highwoods Square / 51& 52 / DIVERSION 20th of October 2025

EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH TIDES AT WEST MERSEA / SERVICE DISRUPTION 14th of October 2025

DUE TO EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH TIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FROM COLCHESTER OSBORNE STREET / CR High Steet FOR THE MONTH OF November 2025 WILL TERMINATE AND START AT PELDON.

Read more of EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH TIDES AT WEST MERSEA / SERVICE DISRUPTION 14th of October 2025

370 / Colchester Road / 6/11-7/11

Colchester Road will be closed on the above dates.

As a result, buses will be terminating at Butler Road Car Park.

We apologise for any incoveniences caused

Read more of 370 / Colchester Road / 6/11-7/11

X30 / Battlesbridge Bypass / DIVERSION 29th of October 2025

X30 Battlesbridge Bypass closure 29/10-5/11 TIMED CLOSURE 2000-0500

ONLY BEDLOES CORNER STOP WILL BE AFFECTED.

To Southend

Services will operate via Rettendon, A130, A1245 & Rawreth Lane.

ToChelmsford

Services will operate via Rawreth Lane, A1245, A130 & Chelmsford.

Read more of X30 / Battlesbridge Bypass / DIVERSION 29th of October 2025

X30 & 42A / Stortford Road / DIVERSION 23rd of October 2025

Stortford Road Closed 23/10-27/10 (TIMED CLOSURE EACH DAY 1900-0200) X30

The X30 will divert via  Barnston & the  A120 in each direction.

42A

To Chelmsford

Queen Vic, B1256 & Dunmow Bypass.

To Bishops Stortford

Travelodge, B1256 & Queen Vic.

Read more of X30 & 42A / Stortford Road / DIVERSION 23rd of October 2025
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