Moseley Bus Routes Reroute for Street Work

Routes 1 and 41 detour via Yardley Wood Road during Wake Green Road lighting work

Moseley Bus Routes 1, 41 Reroute April 23

Riders using bus routes 1 and 41 through Moseley will need to plan for detours on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as Wake Green Road closes for street lighting maintenance. The closure affects the section between Church Road and Anderton Road from 9:30am to 3pm, transit officials said. Both routes will follow alternative paths during the five-and-a-half-hour closure, with normal service resuming after 3pm.

Street Lighting Work Prompts Temporary Closure

The daytime closure allows crews to complete essential street lighting maintenance on Wake Green Road, according to NX West Midlands. The work requires full road closure during midday hours to ensure worker safety and efficient project completion. Transit agencies typically schedule infrastructure work during off-peak hours to minimize disruption, though some projects require daytime access. The temporary measure affects a key corridor connecting Moseley and Acocks Green neighborhoods in Birmingham's southeastern area.

Detailed Diversion Routes Announced

Buses traveling from Acocks Green will detour via Yardley Wood Road, Coldbath Road, Brook Lane, Addison Road, High Street, Alcester Road, and Salisbury Road before rejoining the regular route, officials said. Buses heading toward Acocks Green will follow the reverse path. The diversion adds several turns and additional streets to the normal route pattern. Officials didn't specify how much extra travel time riders should expect, though passengers are advised to allow additional time for their journeys.

Five-Hour Window for Maintenance Work

The closure takes effect at 9:30am on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and will last until 3pm the same day. Normal bus service on routes 1 and 41 will resume immediately after the 3pm reopening. The diversion applies only during the specified hours, with no impact on morning rush hour or evening commutes.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Passengers using routes 1 and 41 through the affected section should allow extra travel time and consider the altered route when planning trips on April 23. The diversion affects connections along Wake Green Road between Church Road and Anderton Road during midday hours. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for Birmingham transit services, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.