Birmingham Routes Detour for Highway Work

Birmingham bus routes 64, X12, X13 detour around Farnhurst Road closure April 16

Bromford Bus Routes Detour for Road Work April 16

Three bus routes in Birmingham's Bromford area will detour around a road closure on April 16, transit officials said. Farnhurst Road between Bromford Road and Bromford Lane will close from 9:30am to 3:00pm for highway works, affecting services 64, X12, and X13. The temporary closure will reroute buses heading toward Nechells and Birmingham during midday hours.

Highway Work Prompts Temporary Closure

The six-hour closure allows contractors to complete highway maintenance work on Farnhurst Road, according to transit officials. The affected section connects two major thoroughfares in the Bromford neighborhood. Transit agencies typically schedule road closures during off-peak hours to minimize disruption, though officials didn't specify what type of highway work necessitates the closure. The temporary nature of the closure means normal service will resume after 3:00pm on April 16.

Three Routes Follow Alternate Paths

Service 64 heading toward Nechells will divert from Bromford Drive onto Bromford Road, then turn right onto Bromford Lane to rejoin its normal route, officials said. Services X12 and X13 heading toward Birmingham will follow the same detour pattern. Buses traveling in the opposite direction on all three routes won't be affected and will maintain their regular paths, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't provide estimates for how much additional travel time the detours might add.

Closure Limited to Midday Window

The road closure takes effect at 9:30am on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and ends at 3:00pm the same day. Transit officials said the diversions apply only during those specified hours. Morning and evening peak service periods won't be affected, with buses returning to normal routes once the closure ends. The agency advised passengers to allow extra time for trips during the closure window.

Riders Should Plan for Route Changes

Passengers using services 64, X12, or X13 during the closure hours should check schedules and plan accordingly, transit officials said. The detours may result in buses serving stops in a different sequence than usual during the six-hour period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for Birmingham transit services, helping riders navigate temporary service changes. Officials said normal service patterns will resume immediately after the 3:00pm closure ends.