Birmingham Airport Routes Adjust for Road Work
Five Birmingham Airport bus routes to use Train Station stop during overnight road work
Birmingham Airport Bus Routes Reroute for Road Work
Five Birmingham Airport bus routes will temporarily skip their regular airport stops during overnight road work in March 2026, NX Bus West Midlands announced. Routes 17A, 96, 97A, X1, and X12 will use the Train Station stop instead during the closure. The work affects Comet Road access from Concorde Road for two consecutive nights from 9pm to 3:30am.
Closure Part of Airport Infrastructure Work
The temporary closure is scheduled for two consecutive nights in March 2026, though officials didn't specify exact dates. Airport road closures typically occur during overnight hours to minimize disruption to daytime travelers and airport operations. The closure will prevent buses from accessing the standard airport terminal bus stops along Comet Road. Transit officials said the work is necessary but didn't provide details about the nature of the infrastructure project.
Five Routes Affected by Diversion
Routes 17A, 96, 97A, X1, and X12 will all be diverted via Concorde Road during the 9pm to 3:30am closure window on both nights. Buses will turn right onto Concorde Road from Comet Road, then right again back onto Comet Road to reach the Train Station stop. The diversion adds distance to the route, though officials haven't said how much additional travel time passengers should expect. All five routes normally serve the airport terminal bus stops as part of their regular service patterns.
Alternative Stop at Train Station
During the closure hours, passengers traveling to or from the airport will need to use the Train Station stop instead of the regular airport terminal stops. The Train Station is located near Birmingham Airport but requires additional walking distance to reach the terminal. Officials advised passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for travel during the affected hours.
Riders Should Plan for Extra Travel Time
Airport travelers using the affected bus routes during the overnight closure periods should expect longer journey times due to the diversion and alternative stop location. Passengers needing to reach the airport terminal will need to walk from the Train Station stop. NX Bus West Midlands said normal service to the airport bus stops will resume after 3:30am each night. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for Birmingham Airport routes to help passengers navigate temporary changes.
