Service 3 Detours for Rowley Regis Road Work
Service 3 buses reroute via Powke Lane and Cox's Lane due to Cornfield Road closure
Service 3 Reroutes in Rowley Regis April 16
Riders of NX West Midlands Service 3 in Rowley Regis should plan for detours on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The transit agency announced that Cornfield Road will be closed between Harvest Road and Doulton Road from 8am to 5pm for carriageway works, forcing buses to take alternate routes. The closure affects service in both directions between Merry Hill and West Bromwich during daytime hours.
Road Work Drives Service Change
The temporary diversion stems from scheduled carriageway maintenance on Cornfield Road, a key route for Service 3 operations. Transit agencies routinely coordinate with local authorities when road construction projects affect bus routes, requiring advance planning to minimize rider disruption. Officials said the work is limited to a single day, which is typical for focused pavement repairs or utility access projects. The nine-hour closure window allows contractors to complete work during standard business hours while restoring normal traffic flow by evening.
Buses Take Powke Lane, Cox's Lane Detour
Service 3 buses will follow a specific detour pattern during the closure. Merry Hill-bound buses will divert from Powke Lane, continue over the roundabout to Powke Lane, and turn left onto Cox's Lane to rejoin the normal route, according to NX West Midlands. West Bromwich-bound buses will follow the reverse path. The agency said normal service will resume once carriageway works are completed at 5pm. Officials didn't specify whether the detour adds travel time or affects specific stop locations along the closed section.
Single-Day Disruption Ends Thursday Evening
The diversion takes effect at 8am Thursday, April 16, 2026, and runs through 5pm the same day. NX West Midlands said Service 3 will return to its regular route once the road reopens. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for travel during the affected hours. The agency didn't say whether additional buses would be deployed to offset potential delays from the longer routing.
Riders Should Plan Ahead for Detour
Passengers traveling on Service 3 Thursday should expect route changes throughout the workday and plan accordingly. NX West Midlands advised riders to allow extra time for their journeys during the closure period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for Service 3 and other NX West Midlands routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.
