Birmingham Route 1 Adjusts for Road Repairs

Birmingham Route 1 buses rerouted overnight May 6 for Edgbaston Road surface repairs

Birmingham Route 1 Diverts May 6 for Road Work

Birmingham's Route 1 bus service will be diverted overnight May 6 as Edgbaston Road closes for surface repairs, National Express West Midlands announced. The closure affects Edgbaston Road between Pershore Road and Willows Road from 9pm to 5am. Buses heading toward Acocks Green and Five Ways will follow alternative routes during the eight-hour closure period.

Overnight Closure Enables Surface Repairs

The temporary closure allows contractors to complete necessary surface works on the Edgbaston Road corridor, according to the transit agency. National Express West Midlands scheduled the work during overnight hours to minimize disruption to daytime commuters and businesses along the route. Officials said the single-night closure should be sufficient to complete the planned repairs. Transit agencies typically schedule road surface projects during low-ridership periods to reduce impact on passengers.

Buses Follow Alternative Routes Through Edgbaston

Route 1 buses heading toward Acocks Green will be rerouted via Priory Road, Pershore Road, and Belgrave Middleway during the closure, officials said. Buses traveling toward Five Ways will also follow a modified path to avoid the closed section of Edgbaston Road. The diversions apply only to the overnight period between 9pm and 5am on May 6. National Express West Midlands said normal routing will resume once the closure ends at 5am May 7.

Single-Night Closure Scheduled for Wednesday

The road closure and bus diversions take effect at 9pm Wednesday, May 6, and continue until 5am Thursday, May 7. Officials said the work is scheduled for completion within the eight-hour window. National Express West Midlands didn't indicate whether additional closure nights might be needed if work extends beyond the scheduled timeframe.

Riders Should Plan for Modified Routes

Passengers using Route 1 during overnight hours May 6 should expect longer travel times due to the diversion, transit officials said. The agency advised riders to check schedules before traveling and allow extra time for their journeys. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for National Express West Midlands services throughout Birmingham, including diversion information during planned closures.