#Colchester Due to St John s Street being closed for work on a sinkhole, all services that serve St John s Street will be diverting Via Southway then picking up their normal lines of route from Head Gate. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Arriva Herts & Essex (@arrivaessex) May 12, 2021 Drivers should avoid the area if possible this afternoon. First Essex says the road is closed due to a burst water main and its services will also be diverted. There are long delays in St John s Street, which is a major part of town centre bus routes. ⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE - COLCHESTER ⚠️ St johns street is closed due to burst water main services will be using Stanwell street Southway until further notice.