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EAST LONDON BUS GROUP INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Industrial action is taking place from 0300 Friday 20 until 0300 Sunday 22 November, with all of the listed routes subject to possible withdrawal or reduction of service. Core Routes: 5 8 15 (including Routemaster Heritage service) 25 26 30 48 55 56 62 69 86 97 101 103 104 106 115 145 147 158 169 175 205 230 238 241 247 257 262 276 277 287 294 296 300 325 330 366 369 376 387 396 473 496 D3 Night Routes N8 N15 N26 N55 N86 N550 will be affected throughout Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning.
Current bus network status
- 687
- N15
- N26
- 608
- N55
- N8
- D3
- 287
- 294
- 296
- 300
- 325
- 330
- 366
- 369
- N86
- 247
- 257
- 262
- 276
- 277
- 376
- 387
- 396
- 473
- 115
- 97
- 25
- 26
- 145
- 147
- 158
- 106
- 5
- 104
- 8
- 15
- 69
- 67
- 101
- N550
- 230
- 48
- 55
- 56
- 103
- 15 (Heritage Routemaster Service)
- 169
- 205
- 62
- 647
- 238
- 175
- 30
- 674
- 241
- 496
- 678
- 86
A MESSAGE ABOUT EAST LONDON BUS GROUP INDUSTRIAL ACTION Industrial action is taking place from 0300 Friday 20 until 0300 Sunday 22 November, with all of the listed routes subject to possible withdrawal or reduction of service. Core Routes: 5 8 15 (including Routemaster Heritage service) 25 26 30 48 55 56 62 69 86 97 101 103 104 106 115 145 147 158 169 175 205 230 238 241 247 257 262 276 277 287 294 296 300 325 330 366 369 376 387 396 473 496 D3. Night Routes N8 N15 N26 N55 N86 and N550, will be affected throughout Friday night/Saturday morning and on Saturday night/Sunday morning. Bus tickets lasting seven days or longer will be accepted on local DLR, Overground and Underground services in areas affected by the industrial action, but will not apply on London Underground replacement bus services.
- 151
A237 LONDON ROAD (HACKBRIDGE): Due to the removal and construction of a Rail bridge route 151 is being diverted with serious delays from 0930 Tuesday 27 October until December 2010.
- 34
- 102
- 121
- 141
- 184
- 221
- 232
- 329
- 382
- N29
A406 NORTH CIRCULAR GAS PROJECT N11: Until January 2010 routes 34 102 121 141 184 221 232 329 382 N29 will be subject to severe delays due to gas works.
- 308
- 158
ANGEL LANE: Routes 158 and 308 will be diverted from the 1st bus Monday 10 August 2009 for about 1 year due to bridge replacement work. Buses will be unable to serve stops along Major Road, Chobham Road, Leyton Road and Angel Lane.
- 362
- 396
- 173
BARLEY LANE, RM6: Between 0730 Monday 16 November and 1700 Friday 27 November, routes 173 362 396 will not be serving Little Heath stop (E) on Chadwell Heath Lane due to bus cage resurfacing work and kerb realignment works. Minor delays are expected.
- 54
- 162
- 227
- 352
- 354
- 358
- 367
- N3
BECKENHAM HIGH STREET, BR3: From 1900 Thursday 19 November, until further notice, due to emergency gas main repairs at the junction with Rectory Road, routes 54 162 227 352 354 358 367 and N3 are subject to severe delays.
- H20
BELL ROAD (SOUTH) TW3: From 2000 to midnight on Friday 20 November and again on Monday 23 November route H20 will be diverted while the road is closed for traffic signal upgrade work at Hanworth Road. Buses will not serve the stop at The Bell and will be diverted via Wellington Road South.
- 123
- 158
- 230
- W12
- N73
BLACKHORSE ROAD E17: From Saturday 11 July to Sunday 29 November routes 123 158 230 W12 and N73 will have severe delays while work takes place to replace water and gas mains between Forest Road and St James Street.
- 498
- 608
BRENTWOOD HIGH STREET CM14: From 0500 Monday 21 September to 0800 Tuesday 1 December routes 498 and 608 will be diverted with moderate delays while pedestrianisation work takes place. Buses will not serve stops on the High Street and will be diverted to temporary stops in William Hunter Way.
- 172
- P12
BROCKLEY RISE BUS STAND: Routes 172 and P12 are diverted and subject to moderate delays from 0930 Monday 5 October until 2359 Monday 30 November due to carriageway reconstruction works.
- 54
- 136
- N136
- 181
- 208
- 336
- N47
BROMLEY ROAD, SE6: From 0930 Tuesday 17 November to 1600 Tuesday 1 December, due to gas mains repair works at the junction with Oldstead Road, routes 54 136 181 208 336 N47 and N136 will be subject to severe delays.
- 2
- 11
- 16
- 24
- 36
- 38
- 44
- 52
- 73
- 82
- 148
- 170
- 185
- 211
- 436
- 507
- C1
- C2
- C10
- N2
- N11
- N16
- N38
- N44
- N52
- N73
- N136
BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, SW1: From 2100 Friday 20 November to 2359 Sunday 22 November, due to station upgrade work taking place at Victoria, routes 2 11 16 24 36 38 44 52 73 82 148 170 185 211 436 507 C1 C2 C10 N2 N11 N16 N38 N44 N52 N73 and N136 are subject to severe delays.
- 29
- N29
- 253
- N253
- 393
- 254
CAMDEN ROAD: Routes 29 253 254 393 N29 N253 will be subject to moderate delays due to Thames Water replacing the water mains between Williamson Street and Dalmeney Avenue from 0800 Monday 9 November until 1600 Sunday 13 December 2009.
- 15
- 15 (Heritage Routemaster Service)
- 17
- 521
- N15
- N47
CANNON STREET EC4: From 2000 to 0500 overnight and all weekend, starting with the weekends Friday 20 and 27 November, and then from Friday night 4 December through to Thursday night 17 December routes 15 15 Heritage 17 521 N15 and N47 will be diverted with moderate delays while resurfacing takes place between King William Street and Dowgate Hill. Buses will be diverted via King William Street, Mansion House Street and Queen Victoria Street.
- N20
- N5
- 14
CHARING CROSS ROAD BUS LANE: From 0001 Saturday 10 January 2009 until further notice, Routes 14 (towards Putney Heath), N5 and N20 (towards Trafalgar Square) will be diverted between Bloomsbury Street and Cambridge Circus via Shaftesbury Avenue (serving additional stops), but not serving Tottenham Court Road Station. This is due to major station upgrade works.
- 19
- N19
- N38
- N41
CHARING CROSS ROAD BUS LANE: From 0001 Saturday 10 January 2009 until further notice, Routes 19 (towards Battersea), 38 (towards Victoria), N19 (towards Clapham Junction), N38 (towards Victoria) and N41 (towards Trafalgar Square) will be diverted between High Holborn and Cambridge Circus via Shaftesbury Avenue (serving additional stops), but not serving Tottenham Court Road Station. This is due to major station upgrade works.
- 29
- N279
- N29
CHARING CROSS ROAD BUS LANE: From 0001 Saturday 10 January 2009 until further notice, Routes 24 29 N29 and N279 will be diverted between Bloomsbury Street and Charing Cross Road via St Giles High Street (serving a new Stop S for Tottenham Court Road Station). This is due to major station upgrade works.
- 222
- A10
- A40
CHERRY LANE ROUNDABOUT: Routes 222 A10 and A40 will be subject to moderate delays between 1900 Monday 26 October and 1700 Monday 2 March 2010 due to lane closures and restrictions for works to implement a local safety scheme.
- 77
- RV1
CHICHELY STREET SE1: From 0800 Monday 2 November to 1700 Tuesday 1 December routes 77 and RV1 will have severe delays while water main replacement takes place between York Road and Belvedere Road. Bus stop Y (London Eye) will be suspended during this work.
- 34
- 97
- 215
- 357
- N26
CHINGFORD ROAD, E17: From 0800 Monday 19 October until Sunday 24 January, routes 34 97 215 357 and N26 will be subject to delays at the junction with Knebworth Avenue, as a result of lane restrictions, bus lane closures and temporary traffic lights in operation due to gas works.
- 166
- 434
- 434
- 866
CHIPSTEAD VALLEY ROAD, CR5: Due to gas main renewal work, routes 166 434 and 866 are subject to serious delays from 0800 Monday 27 July until Friday 4 December.
- 61
- 273
- 661
CHISLEHURST ROAD, PETTS WODD, BR5: Until further notice routes 61 273 and 661 will be subject to severe delays and diversions at the junction with Marlings Close as a result of a road closure due to a weak bridge.
- 661
CHISLEHURST ROAD, PETTS WOOD BR5: Until further notice route 661 will be experiencing severe delays as carriageway restrictions and temporary traffic lights are in place due to a weak bridge. Buses are diverted in both directions. This event may also cause delays to routes R1 R2 R3 R7.
- 192
- 231
- 317
CHURCH STREET, EN2: Routes 192 231 and 317 are subject to severe delays from 0700 Thursday 22 October until further notice due to footway repair works.
- 122
- 176
- 197
DARTMOUTH ROAD, FOREST HILL, SE26: From 1200 on Thursday 19 November until 1700 on Monday 23 November, routes 122 176 and 197 will be subject to moderate delays due to installation by Thames Water of a road crossing.
- 428
- 492
- 96
EAST HILL, DA1: Betwen 19:00 and 05:00 each night from Friday 13 November until Wednesday 25 November, due to resurfacing works, routes 96 428 492 will be diverted and experiencing minor delays. *Please note that this work is not taking place on Friday 13 November due to bad weather*
- 314
ELMSTEAD LANE: Route 314 will be subject to moderate delasy until 1600 Wednesday 2 December due to roadworks. Traffic will be controlled by temporary lights at Walden Avenue.
- 102
- 210
GOLDERS GREEN BUS STATION: Until further notice, routes 102 and 210 (towards Brent Cross) will not serve Golders Green Bus Station due to road works. Buses will be subject to delays, diversions and will be serving temporary stops.
- 128
- 145
- 150
- 366
GREEN LANE, ILFORD: From 0800 Monday 17 August to Friday 18 December routes 128 145 and 150 may be subject to delays of up to 50 minutes during busy periods due to water works between Stanley Road and Ripley Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
- E1
- E3
- E11
GREENFORD AVENUE: Routes E1 E3 and E11 will be subject to severe delays from 0930 Tuesday 1 September for approximately 40 weeks due to water mains replacement works between Ruislip Road East and Homefarm Road. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic lights
- 177
- 229
- 244
- 401
- B11
- N1
HARROW MANOR WAY, SE2: From Tuesday 10 November, for approximately 4 weeks, due to water mains works at the junction with Binsey Walk, the Newacres Library Stop will be closed. Routes 177 229 244 401 B11 and N1 are subject to minor delays.
- 58
- 101
- 104
- 115
- 474
HIGH STREET SOUTH E6: From 1600 Wednesday 18 November to 1700 Monday 23 November routes 58 101 104 115 and 474 will have severe delays while footway work takes place near Flanders Road. Stop M at the White Horse will be closed during this work and will not be served by terminating buses on routes 58 and 115.
- 269
- B14
HURST ROAD DA5: On Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November between 1900 and 0200 each night routes 269 B14 will be on diversion and subject to moderate delays due to road resurfacing works.
- 366
- 369
- 396
- 462
- 958
- W19
- 25
- 364
- 123
- 128
- 145
- 147
- 150
- 167
- 169
- 179
- 86
- 296
- N86
ILFORD GYRATORY/CHAPEL ROAD/WINSTON WAY IG1: From 0700 Monday 26 January to approximately Saturday 21 November all routes in Ilford town centre will have severe delays while work in connection with the East London Transit takes place. Routes affected are 25 86 123 128 145 147 150 167 169 179 296 364 366 369 396 462 958 W19 & N86.
- 169
- 179
- 366
- 369
ILFORD LANE, IG10: Routes 169 179 366 & 369 are subject to severe delays from 0700 Monday 26 January until 28 February 2010 approximately due to the East London Transit Development works.
- P12
IVYDALE ROAD, BROCKLEY, SE22: From 0800 on Thursday 19 November until 1700 Tuesday 2 February 2010 route P12 will diverted and subject to serious delays due to roaworks between St Asaphs Rod and Athanely Road.
- P12
IVYDALE ROAD, SE22: Between 0800 on Monday 16 November and 1700 on Tuesday 2 February route P12 will be subject to delays, and diverted between St Asaph's Road and Athenlay Road, due to roadworks.
- 133
- 155
- 196
- 333
- 415
KENNINGTON PARK ROAD, SE1: From 05:00 Monday 02 until 16:00 Friday 27 November, routes 133 155 196 333 415 N133 and N155 will be subject to delays at the junction with Kennington Lane due to water works.
- 75
- 122
- 176
- 194
- 197
- 202
- 363
- 450
- 931
- N63
KENT HOUSE ROAD SYDENHAM SE26: From 1000 Monday 5 October until approximately Sunday 13 December routes 75 122 176 194 197 202 363 450 931 and N63 will have severe delays and route 356 will be diverted while major gas works take place at the junction with Sydenham Road.
- 356
KENT HOUSE ROAD SYDENHAM SE26: From 1000 Monday 5 October until approximately Sunday 13 December routes 75 122 176 194 197 202 363 450 931 and N63 will have severe delays and route 356 will be diverted while major gas works take place at the junction with Sydenham Road.
- W8
- 191
LANCASTER ROAD, ENFIELD: Until mid January 2010, routes W8 191 will experience severe delays due to utility gas supply replacement works along Lancaster Road. Three way temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
- 48
- 20
- 55
- 56
- 69
- 97
- 230
- 257
- 357
- W15
- W16
- W19
- N38
- N55
LEA BRIDGE ROAD: Due to a gas mains renewal programme taking place routes 20 48 55 56 69 97 230 257 357 W15 W16 W19 N38 N55 will all experience severe delays to journey times from 0800 Monday 5 January until 1600 Friday 31 December 2009.
- 465
- K4
LEATHERHEAD ROAD, KT9: From 2100 Friday 20 November until 0600 Saturday 21 November, due to road resurfacing works, routes 465 and K4 will be diverted towards Dorking and Chessington respectively. Services are subject to minor delays.
- 21
- 47
- 54
- 75
- 108
- 122
- 136
- 180
- 181
- 185
- 199
- 208
- 225
- 284
- 380
- 436
- 484
- N136
- N47
- P4
- 931
LEWIS GROVE LEWISHAM SE13: From 0930 Monday 16 November to 0700 Monday 23 November all routes along Lewisham High Street will be diverted with moderate delays while the road is closed for repairs near the junction with Albion Way. Buses will be unable to serve stops at the Lewisham Centre and Limes Grove, but will call additionally at stops in Molesworth Street.
- 100
LONDON WALL, EC2: From 19:00 on Friday 30 October to 20:00 on Sunday 1 November, through to February, route 100 will be diverted to allow a crane to operate.
- 100
LONDON WALL, EC2: From 1900 Friday to 2000 the following day, on Friday 30 October, Friday 20 November, Friday 4 and Friday 11 December, Friday 1 and Friday 29 January and Friday 5 February, due to crane operation between Fore Street and Moorgate, route 100 is diverted eastbound. Services are subject to moderate delays.
- 3
- 87
- N3
- N87
MILLBANK, SW1: Between 2000 and 0600 each night from Friday 13 November until Saturday 21 November morning, routes 3 87 N3 N87 will be diverted between Parliament Square and Lambeth Bridge and will be experiencing moeorate delays due to preparation for state opening for parliament.
- 182
- 232
- 245
- 297
- 302
- 332
- 972
- N98
NEASDEN SHOPPING CENTRE, NW10: From 09:30 on Monday 16 November until 17:00 on Monday 23 November, buses 182 232 245 297 302 332 972 N98 will not call at Neaden Shopping Centre on Neasden Lane (bus stops 'FF' and 'Z1') if Birse Crescent needs to be closed for sewer connection works.
- 21
- 36
- 53
- 136
- 171
- 172
- 177
- 225
- 321
- 343
- 436
- 453
- P13
- N21
- N89
- N136
- Bus ELC
- Bus ELW
NEW CROSS ROAD SE14: From 1000 Tuesday 5 May until early December, routes 21 36 53 136 171 172 177 225 321 343 436 453 P13 N21 N89 N136 ELC ELW will subject to serious delays due to Victorian mains replacement works.
- 1
- 53
- 63
- N63
- 168
- 172
- 188
- 363
- 453
NEW KENT ROAD, SE1: Due to roadworks, routes 1 53 63 168 172 188 363 453 N1 and N63 are subject to serious delays until 1700 Friday 27 November.
- 34
- 102
- 121
- 141
- 184
- 221
- 232
- 329
- 382
- N29
NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD, N11: Routes 34 102 121 141 184 221 232 329 382 & N29 are subject to severe delays from 2 January until approximately early 2010 due to major gas works.
- 491
- 318
NORTH MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL: Until February 2010, Routes 318 and 491 are diverted towards North Middlesex Hospital due to redevelopment work.
- 153
OFFORD ROAD, N1: From 0730 Monday 16 November, until 1600 Sunday 6 December, due to roadworks between Westbourne Road and Hemingford Road, route 153 is diverted in both directions.
- 11
- 23
- N11
OLD BROAD STREET: Due to gas main replacement works taking place routes 11, 23 and N11 are being diverted northbound with moderate delays to journey times from 0800 Monday 16 November until 1700 Sunday 13 December.
- 289
- 455
PURLEY WAY CR0: From 1000 Monday 9 November to 1700 Wednesday 25 November routes 289 and 455 will have severe delays while Thames Water install a sewer at the junction with Jennet Road.
- 119
- 289
PURLEY WAY, CR0: From 08:00 Monday 26 October until 23:59 Friday 18 September, routes 119 289 will be experiencing severe delays due to Victorian Water Main replacement works.
- 70
QUEENSWAY W2: From 1100 Tuesday 13 October until 1700 Monday 30 November route 70 towards Acton will be on diversion and subject to moderate delays due to water mains replacement works.
- 70
QUEENSWAY, W2: Route 70 is diverted and subject to moderate delays from 0900 Monday 9 November until 1700 friday 11 December due to water main replacement works.
- 387
RIVER ROAD, IG11: From 1200 on Monday 16 November until 1630 on 31 March 2010, route 387 will be subject to delays due the reconstruction of a footpath on Thames Road.
- 37
- 63
- 78
- 363
- N63
- 12
- 343
- 345
- 36
- 171
- 436
- N136
- N171
- N343
- N89
- P13
RYE LANE, SE15: Routes 36 171 345 436 N36 N89 and N171 are diverted westbound via Pecham High Street and subject to severe delays from 0800 Wednesday 18 November to 1700 Wednesday 2 Decemberdue to gas mains replacement works.
- 67
- 259
- N279
SEVEN SISTERS ROAD: Routes 67 259 279 and N279 will be subject to delays from 0930 Monday 19 October 2009 until 22 February 2010 due to lane closures for footway improvement work between St Annes Road and Tottenham High Road.
- 381
- N343
- RV1
SOUTHWARK STREET SE1: From 2000 Friday 20 November to 0500 Monday 22 November routes 381 RV1 N343 and N381 will be diverted with severe delays while a crane operates at the railway bridge near Blackfriars Road. Buses will not serve stops on Southwark Street and will divert via Elephant & Castle.
- 381
- N343
- RV1
SOUTHWARK STREET, SE1: Between 2000 Friday 20 November and 0500 Monday 22 November, due to crane operation routes 381 RV1 N381 N343 will be diverted between Borough High Street and Stamford Street. Severe delays are expected.
- 393
STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET, N16: Route 393 is diverted eastbound and subject to moderate delays from 0800 Monday 14 September until 1600 Friday 18 December due to carriageway resurfacing works.
- 73
- 476
- N73
STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET, N16: Routes 73 476 and N73 are diverted eastbound and subject to moderate delays from 0800 Monday 14 September until 1600 Friday 18 December due to carriageway resurfacing works.
- 50
- 109
- 250
- 255
- G1
- N159
STREATHAM HIGH ROAD SW16: From 0800 Thursday 19 November to 1700 Friday 11 December routes 50 109 250 255 G1 and N159 will have severe delays while water main replacement takes place between Westwell Road and Greyhound Lane. Bus stop CM at Streatham Common will be suspended during this work.
- 57
- 93
- 131
- 156
- 163
- 164
- 200
- 219
- 493
- N87
THE BROADWAY SW19: From 0930 Tuesday 7 July until 1800 Tuesday 24 November routes 57 93 131 156 163 164 200 219 493 N87 will be subject to between moderate and severe delays due to gas mains replacement works and temporary traffic lights in place.
- 47
- 343
- N47
- RV1
TOOLEY STREET: Routes 47 343 RV1 N47 will be diverted westbound from 0400 Tuesday 1 September until 1700 Thursday 27 November 2009 due to water main replacement work. Buses will be unable to serve Tooley Street in the westbound direction and will be diverted via Tanner Street, Druid Street, Crucifix Lane, St Thomas Street and Stainer Street to Tooley Street.
- 272
- E3
- H91
TOWN HALL AVENUE, W4: Between 0930 Thursday 19 November and 1700 Friday 18 December, routes 272 E3 H91 will be diverted and not serve Turnham Green Church stop. Moderate delays are expected.
- 37
- 337
UPPER RICHMOND ROAD: Route 37 and 337 will be diverted in the westbound direction from 0900 Monday 21 September until 1700 Friday 4 December 2009 due to gas main replacement work between Putney High Street and Keswick Road. Route 37 towards Putney Heath will be unable to serve stops along Upper Richmond Road and Putney Hill. Route 337 towards Richmond will be unable to serve stops along Upper Richmond Road (between West Hill and Putney Hill). Severe delays are expected.
- 14
- 39
- 74
- N74
- 85
- 93
- 170
- 424
- 430
- 493
- N10
UPPER RICHMOND ROAD: Routes 14 39 74 85 93 170 424 430 N10 N74 will be subject to severe delays due to the westbound closure for gas main replacement work between Putney High Street and Keswick Road from 0900 Monday 21 September until 1700 Friday 4 December 2009.
- 4
- 19
- 30
- 43
- N41
UPPER STREET/CANONBURY LANE, N1: From 2030 on Thursday 19 November until 0500 on Saturday 28 November routes 4 19 30 43 N19 and N41 will be delayed due to roadworks and the use of temporary traffic lights.
- E11
UXBRIDGE ROAD, W5: From 0800 on Monday 16 November until 1700 on 22 November Uxbridge Road will be closed in front of the Town Hall due to resurfacing works and E11 buses will be curtailing at Haven Green.
- D3
- 106
VALLANCE ROAD: Due to gas main repair works taking place route D3 will be diverted towards Cross Harbour (southbound only) and route 106 will be diverted to stand at Cavell Street. Severe delays are expected from 0800 Monday 12 October until mid December.
- 380
VICTORIA WAY, SE7: From 0800 Wednesday 4 until 1800 Tuesday 24 November, route 380 will be subject to delays and diversions due to water main work. Buses will not serve stops along Eastcombe Avenue and Charlton Church Lane.
- B15
WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16: From Saturday 15 November until the end of November 2010 route B15 towards Eltham will no longer serve the bus stop outside Embassy Court in the High Street. The diversion will continue with minor delays while work on a new development takes place.
- K5
WEST BARNES LANE, SW20: Between 11:00 Monday 9 November and 16:00 Monday 7 December, route K5 will be diverted between West Barnes Lane and Burlington Road via Claremont Avenue and subject to moderate delays.
- 54
WOOLWICH NEW ROAD, SE18: From 0500 Monday 24 September until 1800 Friday 04 December, route 54 will not serve Woolwich New Road and will be diverted via Wellington Street due to town centre improvement works.
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