West Midlands Adjusts 14 Routes for Highway Works

14 Birmingham bus routes relocate to Selfridges stop March 20 due to Park Street works

Birmingham Bus Routes Reroute March 20

If you're catching a bus to Birmingham city centre on March 20, you'll need to board at a different stop. NX Bus West Midlands announced Friday that 14 routes will temporarily relocate their Markets drop-off point due to highway works on Park Street. The changes affect buses heading toward Birmingham between 9:30am and 2pm, with passengers instead disembarking at the Selfridges stop on Park Street.

Highway Works Trigger Service Adjustments

The temporary reroute stems from lane and stop closures between Birmingham Markets and Moor Street, according to the transit agency. Officials said the highway works require closing portions of Park Street during midday hours. Transit agencies typically implement such changes when roadwork affects bus stop accessibility or creates safety concerns for boarding passengers. The agency didn't specify what type of highway maintenance necessitates the closures or how long the overall project will last beyond the single-day disruption.

14 Routes Shift to Selfridges Stop

Routes 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 17A, 50, 60, 97, 97A, X1, and X2 will all use the alternate drop-off location during the closure window, officials said. Buses traveling from Birmingham won't see any changes and will continue on their normal routes. The agency said passengers should allow extra time for travel, though officials didn't provide estimates for potential delays. The Selfridges stop sits along Park Street's side entrance, requiring passengers to walk a short distance to reach Birmingham Markets compared to the usual stop location.

Four-Hour Window for Friday Disruption

The stop relocation takes effect at 9:30am on Friday, March 20, 2026, and continues until 2pm that afternoon, according to NX Bus West Midlands. Officials said the changes apply only to that specific date and time period. The agency didn't announce whether additional closure dates might be needed if highway works extend beyond the initial schedule. Transit officials typically coordinate with municipal road crews to minimize service disruptions, though weather or construction complications can sometimes extend planned work windows.

Riders Should Plan Alternate Boarding Points

Passengers who regularly use the Markets stop for city centre access should identify the Selfridges location before March 20 to avoid confusion during the closure, officials said. Those with mobility concerns may want to contact the transit agency about accessible boarding options at the temporary stop. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and stop information for all affected NX Bus West Midlands routes, helping riders track their service during the temporary changes. Officials said normal service will resume at all Park Street stops once highway works conclude that afternoon.