A sinkhole on Three Bridges Road in Crawley has forced Metrobus to reroute two of its bus services, affecting commuters in the local area. The disruption, which began on 28 April 2026, means that buses on routes 281 and 291 are no longer able to serve stops near Artel Croft, Rowan Close, and Jubilee Walk in either direction.
The affected bus routes serve several communities across the region. Route 281 typically connects Crawley Bus Station to Lingfield, with stops through Copthorne, Crawley Down, and East Grinstead. Route 291 also departs from Crawley Bus Station and travels towards Tunbridge Wells, passing through areas including Ashurst Wood, Forest Row, and Hartfield.
Passengers who usually board or depart in the affected residential streets are being advised by the operator to use alternative boarding points. Travelers can instead catch these services at Crawley Bus Station or Three Bridges Station until the road is repaired.
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