Colchester Rapid Transit

The system is being built as a part of multiple transport improvements across the city, such as the A133-A120 link road and the re-construction of St Botolph's Circus. The busway was proposed as a more efficient alternative after some called for a tram system in the city. It is to have one line and eight stations, terminating in the proposed new garden community. The segregated busway portion is along the Northern Approach Road, transitioning to pre-existing bus lanes along Via Urbis Romanae at the junction with Mill Road. The line will have one bus every ten minutes, which would make it one of the most frequent bus services in Essex. == Construction ==

The first phase of the project, consisting of a segregated busway alongside the Northern Approach Road, was originally meant to be completed by Spring 2024, but was later delayed to Autumn 2025. Work on the first phase was completed in October 2025. The project received criticism after it was revealed that cracks appeared on multiple homes after construction started to build the rapid busway. The first phase alongside the Northern Approach Road was built by Sisk Group. == See also ==