First published Oct 13, 2026, 6:07:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 6:07:15 AM UTC

Route 289 diverted on St James's Road in Croydon for emergency works

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Route 289 is diverted towards Elmers End because of emergency works at St James's Road, Croydon. Buses are not serving stops between Bedford Hall and Lower Addiscombe Road/Davidson Road.

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Affected location: London

Illustrative image: Junction of St James's Road and Whitehorse Road, West Croydon, south London (formerly Surrey). The brick and stone building is the West Croydon Baptist Church. — Stephen McKay/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The diversion leaves several stops without Route 289 service.

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