West Midlands Adjusts Route 49 for Infrastructure Work
Route 49 buses detour through residential streets Sunday for water repairs on Haslucks Green Road
Route 49 Diverts Sunday for Shirley Road Work
NX Bus West Midlands will reroute service 49 in Shirley on Sunday, March 22, as Haslucks Green Road closes for water infrastructure work. The closure affects the section between Charlotte Gardens and Hurdis Road from 8am to 4pm, transit officials said. Buses will detour through several residential streets to maintain service while Severn Trent completes essential repairs.
Infrastructure Work Requires Eight-Hour Closure
The Sunday closure allows Severn Trent to perform water system maintenance that requires full road access, according to the transit agency. Road closures for utility work typically affect bus routes in residential areas where alternative parallel streets exist. NX Bus West Midlands coordinates with utility companies to minimize service disruptions during planned infrastructure projects. The eight-hour window gives crews time to complete work while limiting impact to weekend travel patterns.
Buses Follow Extended Detour Route
Service 49 buses heading toward Solihull will detour via Green Lane, Aqueduct Road, Windmill Road, Priory Road, Highfield Road, Robin Hood Lane, Baldwins Lane, and Newborough Road, officials said. Buses traveling toward Rubery will follow the same streets in reverse order. The detour adds several turns through residential neighborhoods to bypass the closed section. Officials didn't specify how much additional travel time riders should expect, though the extended route will likely add several minutes to typical journey times.
Normal Service Resumes Sunday Afternoon
The detour will remain in effect only during the closure period, with normal routing resuming after 4pm Sunday, according to NX Bus West Midlands. The agency advised passengers to allow extra travel time and plan accordingly for the temporary route change. Officials said the Sunday timing minimizes weekday commuter impact while allowing necessary infrastructure maintenance.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Journey Times
Passengers using service 49 on Sunday should expect modified stop locations along the detour route and potentially longer travel times. The extended routing through residential streets means buses won't serve regular stops on the closed section of Haslucks Green Road. Riders can check Moovit for real-time bus locations and updated arrival times during the detour period.
