Route 87 Adjusts for Tividale Road Work

Route 87 buses diverted via Groveland Road as Tividale Road closes for resurfacing

Oldbury Route 87 Reroutes for Road Work

Riders on Oldbury's Route 87 will see service changes as Tividale Road closes in one direction for resurfacing work, transit officials said. The closure affects the stretch between Orchard Street and New Birmingham Road, prompting a temporary diversion for buses heading toward Dudley. Officials said the roadwork's scheduled to last several weeks, though a specific completion date wasn't provided.

Context

The road closure's part of carriageway resurfacing work on Tividale Road, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work requires closing one direction of traffic to ensure worker safety and allow proper resurfacing equipment access. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local road authorities on construction projects that affect bus routes, adjusting service to minimize rider disruption. The agency didn't specify whether the resurfacing work's part of a larger infrastructure improvement program or routine maintenance.

Details

Buses heading toward Dudley will take an alternative route via Groveland Road and Dudley Port before rejoining the normal route at Burnt Tree, officials said. Birmingham-bound buses will follow their regular route without changes. The agency said only one direction of Tividale Road will be closed, though officials didn't specify which direction or provide details about traffic management for other vehicles. Specific information about how many daily trips will be affected or whether the diversion will add travel time wasn't available.

Timeline

The roadwork's scheduled to last several weeks, transit officials said, though a specific start date and completion timeline weren't provided. Officials didn't say whether the work will proceed continuously or in phases. The agency typically provides advance notice before major route changes, though details about when riders were first notified weren't available.

Impact

Passengers are advised to check timetables before traveling, as the diversion may affect journey times for Dudley-bound riders. Officials said riders should allow extra time for trips during the construction period. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternative route planning for West Midlands bus services, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.