Birmingham Route 2 Adjusts for Tree Maintenance

Birmingham Route 2 buses detour via Trittiford Road for weekday tree work April 16-22

Birmingham Route 2 Reroutes for Tree Work

Birmingham's bus Route 2 will detour around a section of Yardley Wood Road for weekday tree maintenance work starting April 16, transit officials said. The closure affects the stretch between Haunch Lane and Trittiford Road from 9:30am to 3:30pm on weekdays through April 22. Weekend service won't be affected, with buses continuing on their regular route.

Weekday-Only Closure Pattern

The road closure represents a targeted approach to infrastructure maintenance that minimizes disruption to riders, transit officials said. By limiting the work to weekday off-peak hours between mid-morning and mid-afternoon, the agency aims to avoid affecting commuter travel patterns. The tree maintenance work is scheduled for a one-week period, though officials didn't specify what type of tree work is being performed or how many trees are involved.

Detailed Diversion Route

Buses heading toward Maypole will detour via Trittiford Road, Priory Road, School Road, Glastonbury Road, and Pendeen Road before rejoining Yardley Wood Road, according to the transit agency. Birmingham-bound buses will follow the same streets in reverse order. The diversion adds several turns to the route, though officials haven't said whether travel times will increase or if any stops will be temporarily relocated during the closure period.

Limited-Hours Implementation

The closure takes effect Thursday, April 16, 2026, and continues through Wednesday, April 22, transit officials confirmed. Service operates normally outside the 9:30am to 3:30pm window each weekday, with morning and evening commuters unaffected by the detour. Officials said the time-limited approach allows tree work to proceed while maintaining regular service during peak travel periods.

Rider Planning Guidance

Passengers traveling during weekday mid-day hours should expect Route 2 buses to follow the detour and plan extra time for their trips, transit officials said. The agency didn't specify whether printed schedules will reflect the temporary routing or if additional signage will be posted at affected stops. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and route updates for Birmingham transit services, helping riders track diverted buses during the closure period.