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Bus Route 496 Disruption
Reason for disruption: PlannedWork
CHURCH ROAD, RM3: From Tuesday 4 August at 08:00 until Monday 24 August at 23:59, ROUTE 496 is on diversion via A12 Colchester Road and Gubbins Lane due to Thames Water works. Towards Harold Wood, stops from ‘Colchester Road’ (HS) to ‘Harold Wood Library’ (D) are not being served. Towards Romford, ROUTE 496 is starting from ‘Fairford Way’ on Petersfield Avenue. Stops from ‘Harold Wood Station’ (C) to ‘Colchester Road’ (HT) are not being served. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Additional Bus Route Information
Valid from: Tue 4th Aug 2026, 7:00AM UTC
Valid to: Mon 24th Aug 2026, 10:59PM UTC
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