Harborne Road Closes Sunday — Riders Find New Routes

Harborne Road between Westbourne and Somerset closes 5:30am-1pm Sunday for highway work

Harborne Road Closes for Works Sunday

Bus riders in Edgbaston will need to plan alternate routes Sunday as Harborne Road closes for highway works, National Express West Midlands confirmed. The closure affects the stretch between Westbourne Road and Somerset Road from 5:30am until 1pm on February 1. Officials said the work is essential, though they didn't specify what type of highway maintenance will be performed.

Context & Background

The Sunday morning closure is part of ongoing highway maintenance in the Edgbaston area, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work requires a full road closure to ensure worker safety and project efficiency. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local authorities on road closures that affect bus routes, adjusting service to minimize rider impact. The seven-and-a-half-hour closure window is designed to complete the work while limiting disruption to weekend travel patterns.

Key Details

The closure spans the section of Harborne Road between two key intersections in the Edgbaston neighborhood. Work begins at 5:30am, before most Sunday service operates at full frequency, and concludes by 1pm when afternoon travel typically increases. Officials said normal traffic flow will resume immediately after 1pm. The agency didn't provide details about how many bus routes will be affected or what specific detour paths drivers will use during the closure.

Timeline & Implementation

The road closure takes effect Sunday, February 1, at 5:30am and lasts until 1pm the same day. Officials said the single-day closure should allow crews to complete the necessary highway work without requiring additional weekend disruptions. The agency didn't say whether backup dates have been scheduled in case weather or other factors delay the project.

Rider Impact & Moovit

Bus riders who typically travel through the affected section of Harborne Road on Sunday mornings should expect detours and possible delays during the seven-and-a-half-hour closure window. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time and plan alternative routes. Moovit provides real-time updates for National Express West Midlands routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find the fastest available connections during road closures.