Route 67 Adjusts for Tree Work in Castle Vale
Route 67 detours around Tangmere Drive for tree work April 29-May 1 during midday hours
Route 67 Reroutes in Castle Vale for Tree Work
NX West Midlands' Route 67 will detour around a section of Tangmere Drive in Castle Vale for three days starting April 29, transit officials said. The road closure between Farnborough Road and Bond Drive affects midday service from 9:30am to 3pm daily through May 1. Buses will use alternate routes via Farnborough Road, Turnhouse Road, and other nearby streets to maintain service during tree maintenance work.
Temporary Closure Details
The closure accommodates scheduled tree works on Tangmere Drive, according to NX West Midlands. Officials limited the closure to off-peak hours to minimize disruption to commuters traveling during morning and evening rush periods. The three-day window allows crews to complete maintenance work while keeping the road open during peak travel times. Transit agencies typically coordinate with municipal maintenance departments to schedule service diversions around infrastructure projects.
Diversion Routes
Buses heading toward Castle Vale will travel via Farnborough Road and Turnhouse Road instead of the usual Tangmere Drive route, officials said. Service toward Birmingham will follow High Street, then Tangmere Drive, Yatesbury Avenue, Turnhouse Road, and Farnborough Road. The diversions add approximately two to three minutes to journey times, though officials didn't provide specific delay estimates. All regular stops outside the closure zone will continue normal service.
Implementation Timeline
The detours take effect Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and continue through Friday, May 1, with normal routing resuming by the afternoon of May 1, transit officials confirmed. The 9:30am to 3pm closure window means morning and evening peak services won't be affected. Officials said the work schedule allows completion within the three-day period, though they didn't specify whether weather delays could extend the timeline.
Rider Information
Passengers traveling during midday hours should allow extra time for the detours, NX West Midlands advised. Riders can check real-time bus locations and updated arrival times through Moovit, which provides live tracking for Route 67 and other Birmingham-area transit services. Officials said normal service patterns will resume once tree maintenance work concludes on May 1.
