Great Barr Routes Detour for Road Resurfacing
Great Barr bus routes 28, 997, 998 detour nightly for Aldridge Road resurfacing work
Great Barr Routes 28, 997, 998 Reroute Nightly
Three bus routes serving Great Barr will take detours during weeknight roadworks as highway crews resurface a key section of Aldridge Road. Routes 28, 997, and 998 will follow alternate paths between 7pm and 5am on weekdays while the stretch between Dyas Road and College Road undergoes resurfacing, transit officials said. The nighttime closure affects a critical corridor connecting residential areas to Birmingham city center.
Infrastructure Work Targets High-Traffic Corridor
The resurfacing project addresses deteriorating pavement conditions on Aldridge Road, a major arterial route that carries significant bus and vehicle traffic through Great Barr. Highway maintenance crews selected nighttime hours to minimize disruption to daytime commuters and businesses along the corridor. Officials said the work is part of ongoing efforts to maintain road infrastructure and ensure safe travel conditions. The specific duration of the resurfacing project wasn't provided by the highway authority.
Three Routes Follow Different Detour Paths
Route 28 will take separate detours depending on direction. Buses heading toward Great Barr will divert via Dyas Road, Malthouse Road, Sandy Lane, Beeches Road, and Hassop Road before returning to the regular route. Service toward Heartlands will follow Beeches Road, Sandy Lane, Aldridge Road, and Dyas Road. Routes 997 and 998 will share a detour path: buses from Birmingham will travel via College Road, Kingstanding Road, Dyas Road, and Old Oscott Lane, with the reverse route for Birmingham-bound service. Officials didn't specify which stops along Aldridge Road will be temporarily unavailable during the closure hours.
Weeknight Schedule Limits Commuter Impact
The 7pm to 5am closure window targets hours with lower ridership volumes, allowing most daytime commuters to travel without disruption. Transit officials said the nighttime schedule also gives highway crews uninterrupted access to complete resurfacing work efficiently. The agency didn't announce when the roadworks will begin or how many weeks the detours will remain in effect. Passengers traveling during evening and overnight hours should expect longer journey times due to the extended detour routes.
Riders Should Plan for Extended Travel Times
Passengers using routes 28, 997, and 998 during nighttime hours should allow extra time for trips while detours are active. The alternate routes add several turns and additional distance compared to the direct Aldridge Road path. Transit officials advised riders to check updated timetables for their specific routes, though revised schedules weren't available at publication time. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for Great Barr services during the roadworks period.
