Small Heath Routes Reroute for Infrastructure Work

Routes 8A and 8C diverted April 24 from 9:30am to 2:30pm for Muntz Street lighting work

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Small Heath Bus Routes 8A, 8C Reroute April 24

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Bus riders in Small Heath will need to adjust their travel plans Friday as two routes face temporary diversions. NX West Midlands announced that services 8A and 8C will be rerouted April 24 between 9:30am and 2:30pm due to a road closure on Muntz Street for lighting infrastructure work. The five-hour closure affects the section between Coventry Road and Grange Road, requiring both routes to take alternate paths through the area.

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The closure's necessary for IIP lighting works to be carried out on the affected stretch of Muntz Street, according to the transit agency. Infrastructure improvement projects like this typically require full road closures to ensure worker safety and allow equipment access. The work's scheduled during midday hours to minimize impact on morning and evening commuters. Transit officials said the timing also allows crews to complete the installation work in a single session rather than extending disruptions across multiple days.

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Service 8A heading toward Alum Rock will be rerouted via Coventry Road, Green Lane, and Victoria Street during the closure period. Service 8C traveling toward Sparkbrook will follow the reverse of the 8A diversion route, officials said. Both routes will maintain their regular schedules but riders should expect slightly longer journey times due to the alternate routing. The diversions will only be in effect during the specified closure hours from 9:30am to 2:30pm.

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Normal service will resume once the road reopens at 2:30pm Friday afternoon, transit officials confirmed. The agency said buses will return to their standard routes immediately after the closure ends. Riders traveling before 9:30am or after 2:30pm won't be affected by the diversions and can expect regular service on both routes.

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Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for travel during the five-hour diversion period. Transit officials said riders should check for updates before heading to their usual stops, as some stops along Muntz Street won't be served during the closure. Moovit provides real-time updates for NX West Midlands routes, helping riders track diverted buses and plan alternative connections throughout the Birmingham area.