West Midlands Bus 13 Reroutes for Road Work
Oldbury Bus 13 diverts March 27 for Bristnall Hall Lane and Salop Road maintenance work
Oldbury Bus 13 Reroutes March 27 for Road Work
Riders on NX Bus West Midlands service 13 in Oldbury will need to use alternate stops on Friday, March 27, when road maintenance forces a temporary diversion. Bristnall Hall Lane and Salop Road will be closed from 9:30am to 3:00pm for carriageway works, transit officials said. The closure affects service between Birmingham and Blackheath during midday hours.
Context
The road closure is necessary to facilitate essential carriageway maintenance work on two key streets used by the bus route, according to the transit agency. Service 13 connects Birmingham and Blackheath through Oldbury, serving residential and commercial areas along its regular path. Officials said the work requires a full closure of the affected road segment during the five-and-a-half-hour window. Transit agencies typically schedule such maintenance during off-peak hours to minimize rider impact, though midday closures still affect shoppers, medical appointments, and shift workers.
Diversion Details
Buses heading toward Birmingham will divert from Salop Road, turning right onto Bristnall Hall Road, then right onto Londonderry Road, right onto Queens Road, and left onto Thimblemill Road to rejoin the normal route. Buses heading toward Blackheath will follow the reverse of this diversion route. The detour adds several turns through surrounding streets but officials didn't specify how much additional travel time riders should expect. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for travel during the closure period.
Timeline
The closure takes effect at 9:30am on Friday, March 27, 2026, and normal service will resume after 3:00pm the same day. The transit agency said the work is scheduled for completion within the single-day closure window. Officials didn't indicate whether weather or construction delays could extend the diversion beyond the planned timeframe.
Rider Impact
Passengers traveling during the closure period should expect different stop locations along the diverted route and may need to board at alternate locations. Officials encouraged riders to check for updated timetables before traveling. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for NX Bus West Midlands routes, helping riders navigate temporary changes and find the nearest available stops during disruptions.
