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SERVICE 44/S43/S44
From Monday 15 January until approximately 22 March 2024, St. John’s will be closed in one direction from Bull Ring up to the junction of Bransford Road for footpath reconstruction works. Services will divert towards Malvern by using Bromyard Road, Watery Lane and Bransford Road, resuming normal route at St. John’s Sports Centre. No bus stops will be missed due to this closure and the road towards Worcester will remain open throughout.
There will be roadworks within the Glenfield Hospital grounds which will affect service 14A on the following days.
Please note that the south entrance and Groby Road bus stops will not be served on these days.
Saturday 18 November
Sunday 19 November
Saturday 25 November
Sunday 26 November
Monday 27 November
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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- Read more about Colchester Christmas Light Switch On 2023 | Head Street & High Street | Road closure
Event Summary:
Event: The Big Festive Light Switch-on
Date: 15/11/2023
Where: Head Street & High Street, Colchester
Closure in force: 16:00 - 19:00
Services affected:
Colchester Shuttles: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6/7, S8 and S9
Other services: 1A, 2A, 75, 86 87, 88A, 102 and 320
The Big Festive Switch-on will be taking place on Wednesday 15th November 2023 from 17:00 till late. This occasion is taking place in and around Head Street & High Street, Colchester.
We'll be operating a revised service level over the Festive Season - you can see details below.
Saturday 23 December |
Christmas Parade 19 Nov 16:00 – 19:00
Christmas lights parade means services will divert as follows:
Services 1&2 heading to RGU 17:00 – 19:00 approx
At King Street/West North Street light, left into East North Street then:
• 3rd exit into Virginia Street
• continue onto Guild Street
• left onto South College Street
• right into Wellington Place
• left into Holburn Street and resume normal route.