Humbleyard, Bowthorpe, closed due to a burst water main until at least 14th May.
Service 21/A toward NNUH should follow the normal route to Humbleyard, Peverell Rd (before the bus gate), and resume the normal route on Rawley Road.
Services toward the city should follow the reverse of the above.
The only stops not being served are the opposing ones in Humbleyard itself.
Humbleyard is now open and all services have resumed normal route.
Mill Lane, Horsford, closed.
36/36A will divert via the main road, turn at the roundabout and wait time at the first bus stop toward the City.
We will not be able to serve the Memorial Road Estate.
Update 09:21 08/05/25 - Tentative end date for these works set as the 13th of May, but this is subject to change
Church Street, in Stoke, is closed due to a road traffic collision.
Services are unable to serve Church Street, they are following the one-way system around, then serving Heartshill Bank at the bottom.
Eligible passengers can travel free by either wearing their military uniform or showing a valid service ID card to the driver.
First Bus is also proud to be a part of the Chelmsford VE Day celebrations, taking place in Chelmsford City Centre on Monday 5 May 2025 from 10.00am to 5.00pm. This free, family-friendly event organised by Chelmsford For You, will feature military vehicles, live 1940s music, historical talks, and children's activities.
Working closely with the Foundation, First Bus invited families with children at The Willows Primary School in Ipswich to enjoy a special day out. First Bus provided free match tickets, transport on one of their buses to and from the ground in Felixstowe, as well as food and drink for all attending families.
Ipswich Town Foundation is the official charity of Ipswich Town FC, using the power of the badge to deliver 29 diverse and innovative programmes to around 9,000 young people and vulnerable adults on a weekly basis.
Eligible passengers can travel free by either wearing their military uniform or showing a valid service ID card to the driver.
James McCluskey, Commercial Director at First Bus East, said: “Across First Bus, a number of our colleagues are veterans, and we’re very proud of their efforts and sacrifice. This is our way of saying thank you to them, as well as honouring the men and women who choose to serve and protect the freedoms we now enjoy.
Latest service delays due to traffic congestion across the network including long delays on Leeds Road, Shipley due to a reported lorry breakdown. Worst affected routes are highlighted below:
Services 72, 612, 613, 614, 616, 619, 636, 645, 680, X6, X11 experiencing delays of up to 29 minutes.
Last updated 17:41.
X5 Service - Thursday 15th until Monday 26th May (at all times)
Rotherham Road, Dinnington is closed between Monksbridge Road & Park lane for gas main work.
Diversions as follows:
OUTBOUND services diverted via Church Lane, right onto Monksbridge Road and left at the roundabout onto Outgang Lane / Laughton Common Road.
272 Service - Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th May (1900-2359) for two nights
Main Road / Station Road, Hathersage junction (outside The George) is closed for resurfacing works.
Diversions as follows:
Chancellors Drive, is closed to allow for numerous coaches to load passengers on behalf of the University.
Saturday 10th May 2025, 10:15 – 11:15 only