Birmingham Routes 2, 3 Adjust for Tree Work

Birmingham bus routes 2 and 3 detour Thursday-Friday for tree maintenance on Yardley Wood Road

Birmingham Routes 2, 3 Reroute for Tree Work

Birmingham bus riders on routes 2 and 3 should expect detours Thursday and Friday as tree work closes a section of Yardley Wood Road. The closure affects the stretch between Brook Lane and Trittiford Road from 9:30am to 3:30pm on April 23 and 24, transit officials said. Both routes will follow alternate paths during the six-hour closure periods.

Scheduled Maintenance Prompts Temporary Closure

The daytime closure allows crews to perform tree maintenance work along Yardley Wood Road in the Yardley Wood area, according to the transit agency. Officials scheduled the work during off-peak midday hours to minimize disruption to morning and evening commuters. The closure won't affect early morning or late afternoon service, as normal operations will resume after 3:30pm each day. Transit agencies typically coordinate road closures with local authorities to balance maintenance needs against service reliability.

Routes Follow Different Detour Paths

Route 2 buses heading toward Maypole will divert via Brook Lane, Wheelers Lane, Hollybank Road, and Haunch Lane before returning to Yardley Wood Road, officials said. Buses traveling toward Birmingham will follow the same streets in reverse. Route 3 toward Yardley Wood will take Brook Lane, Cole Valley Road, Highfield Road, and Priory Road, with Birmingham-bound buses using the reverse path. The diversions affect both directions on each route, adding travel time to trips through the area.

Two-Day Closure Ends Friday Afternoon

The closure begins at 9:30am Thursday, April 23, and continues through 3:30pm that day, then repeats the same hours Friday, April 24, transit officials confirmed. Normal service will resume immediately after the 3:30pm closure ends each afternoon. Officials didn't specify whether weather conditions could extend the tree work beyond the scheduled two days.

Riders Advised to Plan for Longer Trips

Passengers traveling through Yardley Wood during the closure hours should allow extra time for their journeys, according to the transit agency. The detours will add several minutes to trips on both routes as buses navigate residential streets around the work zone. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on route 2 and 3 schedules during the closure period, including adjusted arrival times at affected stops.